Loss of oil, where an oil filter adapter had separated from the crankcase cover, due to stripped threads that were caused or allowed by inadequate maintenance or inspection, which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the airplane encountered uneven terrain during a forced landing.
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series…
May 12, 2008
Airframe (R172K)Certain serial numbers: 172S 172S10672–172S10674; 172S 172S10676; 172S 172S10678–172S10680; 172S 172S10682; 172S 172S10683; 172S 172S10685; …. Only with: Applies only to airplanes that have a P/N 2013142-18 alternate static air source selector valve installed after November 19, 2007.
OIL FITLER ADAPTER SEPARATED FROM ENGINE AT CRANKCASE COVER MOUNTING BOSS ALLOWING OIL SUPPLY TO BE EXHAUSTED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED 80 PERCENT OF THE MOUNTING THREADS CONTAINED IN THIS BOSS WERE STRIPPED. HIGH TEMP RTV WAS FOUND ON THESE THREADS AS WELL AS THE THREADS OF THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER.…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.