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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '172S'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR N3XR202507250821Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 25, 2025 · N821ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder/Tab, Attach FittingsSDR N3XR202507250811Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 25, 2025 · N811ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder/Tab, Attach FittingsSDR N3XR202507240852Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 24, 2025 · N852ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder/Tab, Attach FittingsSDR 2025FA0000516Engine · auto shutdownAIRCRAFT AND CREW EXPERIENCED ENGINE ROUGHNESS AND THE ENGINE QUITTING WHILE IN FLIGHT. THE CREW AND AIRCRAFT MADE AN UNPOWERED SAFE LANDING AT KARR (HOME AIRPORT). INITIAL INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE PROP WAS FREEWHEELING WITH NO RESISTANCE. NR 3 CYLINDER HAD AJul 23, 2025 · N21483 · Cessna 172S · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR N3XR202507230842Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 23, 2025 · N842ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder StructureSDR N3XR20250718475Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 18, 2025 · N475ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder/Tab, Attach FittingsSDR N3XR202507180476Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 18, 2025 · N476ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder/Tab, Attach FittingsSDR N3XR202507170462Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND THE RIGHT CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 17, 2025 · N462ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder/Tab, Attach FittingsSDR N3XR202507140897Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 17, 2025 · N897ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder/Tab, Attach FittingsSDR N3XR202507140468Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 17, 2025 · N468ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder/Tab, Attach FittingsSDR N3XR202507140453Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 17, 2025 · N453ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder/Tab, Attach FittingsSDR N3XR202507150001Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 15, 2025 · N466ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder/Tab, Attach FittingsSDR 2025FA0000496Bushing · looseRIGHT MAIN GEAR ATTACH BUSHING P/N 0541202-4 LINER BECAME DISBONDED CREATING PLAY IN THE GEAR LEG. THIS AIRCRAFT IS OUTSIDE THE S.N. RANGE OF SEL-32-08 YET HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FAILED BUSHING WAS INSTALLED ON 11/19/2024 AND HAD 291 HOURS IN SERVICE.Jul 14, 2025 · N93673 · Cessna 172S · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR N3XR20250710002Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 10, 2025 · N892ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder StructureSDR N3XR202507100001Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 10, 2025 · N491ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder StructureSDR N3XR202507090001Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 3, 2025 · N867ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder StructureSDR N3XR202507090003Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJul 1, 2025 · N869ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder StructureSDR N3XR202507090002Hinge · crackedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLESJun 26, 2025 · N413ER · Cessna 172S · Rudder StructureSDR 2025FA0000400Valve Guide · cokedCREW REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE/VIBRATION IN CRUISE FLIGHT LASTING 2-3 MINUTES ALONG WITH A # 2 CYLINDER EGT FLUCTUATION. TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM TO FIND # 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STICKING.Jun 11, 2025 · N187CA · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2025FA0000384Indication Sys · erraticENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATION ERRATIC. ONLY FLUCTUATES IN FLIGHT. STEADY DURING GROUND OPERATIONS.Jun 4, 2025 · N717TH · Cessna 172S · Engine Oil PressureSDR 2025FA0000357Piston · cloggedRIGHT BRAKE LOCKED UP WHEN TAXIING TO RUNWAY, AIRCRAFT WENT INTO THE GRASS. NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT.May 15, 2025 · N210SU · Cessna 172S · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 2025FA0000318Diode · failedTHIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING ISSUE SEEN IN THIS SHOP, BY THIS REPORTER. THE FOLLOWING WAS ORIGINALLY DISCOVERED ON OTHER AIRCRAFT BY COMPLYING WITH AD93-05-06. WHILE THE AIRCRAFT IN QUESTION (172R AND 172S MODELS) COME FROM THE FACTORY WITH THE DIODE, CURIOSITYApr 25, 2025 · N117SV · Cessna 172S · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2025FA0000296Exhaust Valve · stuckEXTREME VIBRATION OF AIRCRAFT ENGINE AFTER START UP. TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND #4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STUCK OPENApr 23, 2025 · N772FG · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2026FA0000187Bulkhead · crackedSPINNER BULKHEAD DISCOVERED CRACKED AFTER A COMPANY MAINT SAFETY STAND DOWN WHEN OTHERS IN OUR FLEET WERE FOUND CRACKED USING MAGNIFICATION. SINCE THE DISCOVERY ON 4/18/25. THIS ACFT HAS HAD 7 BULKHEAD REPLACEMENTS. AVERAGE TIME BETWEEN BULKHEADS VARIED BETWApr 18, 2025 · N298ME · Cessna 172S · Propeller AssemblySDR 2026FA0000185Bulkhead · crackedINSPECTED SPINNER BULKHEAD FOR CRACKS DURING A FLEET SAFETY STAND DOWN AFTER DISCOVERING CRACKS IN SPINNER BULKHEADS OF OUR OTHER AIRCRAFT. CRACKS ARE VERY HARD TO SEE VISUALLY WITH THE NAKED EYE. USING A 10X MAGNIFIER AND KNOWING WHERE TO LOOK THAT RADIATEApr 17, 2025 · N364SP · Cessna 172S · Propeller AssemblySDR 2025FA0000277Bushing · failedFOUND DURING FIRST 100HR INSPECTION RIGHT LANDING GEAR BUSHING COMPLETELY WORN/ BLOWN OUT WITH NO INDICATIONS OF A HARD LANDING TO CAUSE THIS. DEFECTIVE MAIN LANDING GEAR BUSHING HAVE BEEN AN ONGOING TREAD WITH THE LAST FEW YEARS MODELS OF 172S.Apr 17, 2025 · N25114 · Cessna 172S · Main Landing GearSDR 2025FA0000275Control Cable · brokenAILERON CARRY THROUGH CABLE HAS BROKEN STRANDS IN THE LEFT WING AT STATION 71.125.Apr 15, 2025 · N197MC · Cessna 172S · Aileron Control SystemSDR IKBR2025041400264Elec Connector · failedCREW REPORTS TEMPORARY OIL PRESSURE LOSS ON APPROACH. ALL OTHER ENGINE INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. UPON LANDING OIL PRESSURE RETURNED TO NORMAL. MECHANICS INSPECTED ENGINE. NO DEFECTS WERE NOTED. AVIONICS TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER ELECTRICALApr 14, 2025 · N100SU · Cessna 172S · Hydraulic Power System WiringSDR 2026FA0000182A/C Pack · crackedDURING A COMPANY SAFETY STAND DOWN FOR SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKS.. FOUND SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKS AT PROPELLER BOLT HOLES. CRACKS ARE HARD TO SEE WITH VISUAL EYE. CAN BE SEEN WITH 10X MAGNIFIER. BULKHEAD P/N: 0552231-1Apr 12, 2025 · N959JA · Cessna 172S · Propeller AssemblySDR 2025FA0000218Engine · power lossWHILE IN STRAIGHT AND LEVEL FLIGHT PILOT REPORTED THE ENGINE RPM REDUCED SIGNIFYINGLY RESULTING IN POWER LOSS. AFTER A BRIEF TIME THE ENGINE RPM BEGAN TO OPERATE NORMALLY AND POWER WAS RESTORED. PILOT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. TROUBLESHOOTING COULD NOT DUPLIMar 27, 2025 · N971TH · Cessna 172S · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2025FA0000206Propeller · brokenN500GP LINED UP CENTERLINE ON RWY 05 @ KDYL, APPLIED TAKEOFF POWER, APPROXIMATELY 30-50FT ON ROLLOUT EXPERIENCED SUDDEN VIBRATION, PULLED POWER AND EXITED RWY AT NEAREST TAXIWAY. SHUT DOWN AND VISUALLY INSPECTED AIRCRAFT. NOTIFIED MAINTENANCE.Mar 14, 2025 · N500GP · Cessna 172S · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 2025FA0000146Strut · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS ON THE RUNWAY, HOLDING POSITION WITH BRAKES ON IN ORDER TO PERFORM SHORT FIELD TAKE OFF PROCEDURE. THE STUDENT PILOT, UNDER GUIDANCE OF THE CFI, RELEASED THE BRAKES AND THE RIGHT WHEEL GRABBED MOMENTARILY, AS THE LEFT WHEEL STARTED TO MOVE FORWARDFeb 28, 2025 · N137R · Cessna 172S · Main Landing GearSDR N3XR202502280001Seal · failedFUEL WAS DISCOVERED IN ENGINE OIL. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE FUEL PUMP LW-15473 SEAL HAD FAILED AND LEAKED INTO THE OIL. THE ENGINE WAS CHANGED.Feb 28, 2025 · N847ER · Cessna 172S · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 2025FA0000135Muffler · crackedCREW ALERTED OF CARBON MONOXIDE PRESENT FROM G1000 WARNING. SHUTOFF CABIN HEAT AND OPENED WINDOWS. RETURNED TO BLOCK. VISUAL INSPECTION OF ENGINE MUFFLER FOUND CRACKED.Feb 26, 2025 · N20SU · Cessna 172S · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2025FA0000134Muffler · crackedCREW REPORTS EXHAUST SMELL IN CABIN. VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND MUFFLER CRACKED.Feb 26, 2025 · N578CA · Cessna 172S · Engine Exhaust SystemSDR 2025FA0000133Cylinder Head · crackedENGINE CYLINDER #2 CRACKED ACROSS COOLING FINS. CREW NOTICED LOSS OF POWER/SHUDDER. BURNING SMELL COMING THROUGH CABIN AIR VENTS.Feb 26, 2025 · N578CA · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2025FA0000069Fuel Control · failedDEFECTIVE PRECISION FUEL SERVO CAUSED LOSS OF POWER AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT ABLE TO LAND WITH NO DAMAGES OR INJURIES. NEWLY OVERHAULED BY PRECISION AIRMOTIVE WO# I1D3E WITH 11 HRS SINCE OVERHAUL.Jan 29, 2025 · N864SP · Cessna 172S · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 2025FA0000143Bushing · looseLEFT MAIN GEAR ATTACH BUSHING P/N 0541202-4 LINER BECAME DISBONDED CREATING PLAY IN THE GEAR LEG. THIS AIRCRAFT IS OUTSIDE THE S.N. RANGE OF SEL-32-08 YET HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.Jan 28, 2025 · N24268 · Cessna 172S · Main Landing GearSDR 2025FA0000142Bushing · looseLEFT MAIN GEAR ATTACH BUSHING P/N 0541202-4 LINER BECAME DISBONDED CREATING PLAY IN THE GEAR LEG. THIS AIRCRAFT IS OUTSIDE THE S.N. RANGE OF SEL-32-08 YET HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.Jan 17, 2025 · N24256 · Cessna 172S · Main Landing GearSDR VLAR20241211001Control Cable · brokenAUTOPILOT FAILED, WILL HOLD ALTITUDE, WILL NOT TRACK HEADING BUT OR NAV TRACK. SQUAWK WAS ENTERED ON 12/5/2024 AT 2117, SQUAWK UPDATED ON 12/06/2024.REMOVED ACCESS PANELS ON RH WING, FOUND CABLE PN 0522647-3 BROKEN.THE CABLE HAS TWO PARTS: A SHORT CABLE (PN: 0Dec 9, 2024 · N110S · Cessna 172S · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2024FA0000940Bushing · looseRIGHT MAIN GEAR ATTACH BUSHING P/N 0541202-4 LINER BECAME DISBONDED CREATING PLAY IN THE GEAR LEG. THIS AIRCRAFT IS OUTSIDE THE S.N. RANGE OF SEL-32-08 YET HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS BUSHING HAD BEEN REPLACED AT THE LAST 100HR INSPECTION, IT LASTED 100HRS.Dec 5, 2024 · N22807 · Cessna 172S · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR N3XR20241204002Transducer · fluctuatesDURING TAXI, NOTED OIL PRESSURE NOT WITHIN THE GREEN AT 1000 RPM. DURING RUN-UP, OIL PRESSURE ENTERED THE GREEN BUT FLUCTUATED BETWEEN THE FIRST 1/4 OF THE GREEN. AFTER RUN-UP WHEN THROTTLE WAS REDUCED BACK TO 1000, OIL PRESSURE 47 (TEMP 195). THE OIL PRESSUREDec 4, 2024 · N460ER · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR N3XR20241204001Transducer · fluctuatesDURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE CREW OBSERVED OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS. THE OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER WAS REPLACED AND CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.Dec 4, 2024 · N855ER · Cessna 172S · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2024FA0000865Bushing · wornFOUND R/H MAIN LANDING GEAR LEG BUSHING WORN/LOOSE.Nov 22, 2024 · N24219 · Cessna 172S · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 2024FA0000863Bushing · wornFOUND R/H MAIN LANDING GEAR LEG BUSHING WORN/LOOSE.Nov 21, 2024 · N24263 · Cessna 172S · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 2024FA0000809Packing · leakingUPON REMOVAL OF VENTURI FOUND EVIDENCE OF FUEL BETWEEN VENTURI BODY AND SERVO BODY AS WELL AS UNDER THE O-RINGS IN THE O-RING GROOVES. FUEL EVIDENCE WAS ALSO FOUND UNDER THE "G" PLUG. INSPECTION PROMPTED BY CESSNA FLEET GROUNDING FOLLOWING AN UNCONTROLLED IN-FNov 1, 2024 · N585RD · Cessna 172S · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 2024FA0000808Packing · leakingUPON REMOVAL OF VENTURI FOUND EVIDENCE OF FUEL BETWEEN VENTURI BODY AND SERVO BODY AS WELL AS UNDER THE O-RINGS IN THE O-RING GROOVES. FUEL EVIDENCE WAS ALSO FOUND UNDER THE "G" PLUG. INSPECTION PROMPTED BY CESSNA FLEET GROUNDING FOLLOWING AN UNCONTROLLED IN-Nov 1, 2024 · N733TU · Cessna 172S · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 2024FA0000805Packing · leakingUPON REMOVAL OF VENTURI FOUND EVIDENCE OF FUEL BETWEEN VENTURI BODY AND SERVO BODY AS WELL AS UNDER THE O-RINGS IN THE O-RING GROOVES. FUEL EVEIDENCE WAS ALSO FOUND UNDER THE "G" PLUG. INSPECTION PROMPTED BY CESSNA FLEET GROUNDING FOLLOWING AN UNCONTROLLED IN-Nov 1, 2024 · N852PA · Cessna 172S · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 2024FA0000804Packing · leakingUPON REMOVAL OF VENTURI FOUND EVIDENCE OF FUEL BETWEEN VENTURI BODY AND SERVO BODY AS WELL AS UNDER THE O-RINGS IN THE O-RING GROOVES. FUEL EVIDENCE WAS ALSO FOUND UNDER THE "G" PLUG. INSPECTION PROMPTED BY CESSNA FLEET GROUNDING FOLLOWING AN UNCONTROLLED IN-FNov 1, 2024 · N849PA · Cessna 172S · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 2024FA0000803Packing · leakingUPON REMOVAL OF VENTURI FOUND EVIDENCE OF FUEL BETWEEN VENTURI BODY AND SERVO BODY AS WELL AS UNDER THE O-RINGS IN THE O-RING GROOVES. FUEL EVIDENCE WAS ALSO FOUND UNDER THE "G" PLUG. INSPECTION PROMPTED BY CESSNA FLEET GROUNDING FOLLOWING AN UNCONTROLLED IN-FNov 1, 2024 · N848PA · Cessna 172S · Engine Fuel Distribution
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