Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Nov 2022)3 ADs may apply4 service difficulty reports
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The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC23LA006)
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO TOTAL OIL LOSS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SEPARATION OF THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER FROM THE OIL PUMP DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AND NON ADHERENCE TO RECOMMENDED DIRECTIVES BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO MAKE THE FORCED LANDING.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC92LA095)
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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-09 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190… | Jun 17, 2011 | Airframe (207) |
| 2009-16-03 | Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating… | Sep 9, 2009 | Engine (IO 520 SERIES)Only with: SAP investment cast cylinder assemblies P/Ns SA52000-A1, SA52000-A20P, SA52000-A21P, SA52000-A22P, SA52000-A23P, SA55000-A1, or SA55000-A20P installed. |
| 2008-10-02 | Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series… | May 12, 2008 | Airframe (207)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. |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
THE NLG WAS DAMAGED. INSPECTED & DETERMINED THAT THE DRAG LINK HAD BROKEN AT THE AFT ATTACH POINT. DUE TO THE DRAG LINK FAILING, OTHER ACFT COMPONENTS WERE DAMAGED TO THE EXTENT THAT REPLACEMENT & OR REPAIR WAS REQUIRED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE STARTER DRIVE ADAPTER FAILED. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STARTER DRIVE ADAPTER SPRING CONTACTED THE CRANKSHAFT FLYWHEEL RETAINING BOLTS & DAMAGED THE SAFETY WIRE FOR THE RETAINING BOLTS. VERIFIED TORQUE OF BOLTS & SAFETIED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.FOUND LOWER UAT ANTENNA UNSERVICEABLE DURING UAT UPGRADE. (K)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.FOUND UPPER UAT ANTENNA UNSERVICEABLE DURING UAT UPGRADE. (K)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.