Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Sep 2017)2 ADs may apply4 service difficulty reports
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A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1, 2, and 3 main bearings, loss of lubrication, and failure of the crankshaft.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA17LA307)
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 (U206G) |
| 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. |
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.
DIR OMG 50 HR INSPECTION AND COMPRESSION CHECK, FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER LOW 56/80. AFTER REMOVAL, FOUND TO BE CRACKED BETWEEN SPARK PLUG HOLE AND INTAKE VALVE. THIS IS 1 OF SEVERAL FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.NR 1 CYLINDER WAS FOUND CRACKED BETWEEN SPARK PLUG HOLE AND INTAKE VALVE. THIS IS THE 3RD CYLINDER WITH SIMILAR CRACK.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER CRACKED BETWEEN SPARK PLUG HOLE AND THE INTAKE VALVE. THIS IS THE 3RD CYLINDER FOUND WITH THIS SIMILAR CRACK. (END)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.PLUNGER WAS SERVICED IAW O/H MANUAL 73-40-01 LAPPED AND INSTALLED. SUBSEQUENT TO O/H FUEL PUMP FAILED IN-FLIGHT, PUMP SENT BACK FOR WARRANTY. PLUNGER FOUND WORN, REPLACED, PUMP FUNCTION OK. O/H MANUAL VAGUE ON HOW LONG OR WEAR CAN BE BEFORE IT SHOULD BE REPLACED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.