Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Jul 2015)3 ADs may apply1 service difficulty report
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The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for GAA15CA192)
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 (R172K) |
| 2008-10-02 | 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. |
| 2001-23-03 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and… | Dec 27, 2001 | Airframe (R172K)Certain serial numbers: 172N 17267585–17270049; 172N 17270051–17274009; 172N 17261445; 172N 17261578; 172N 17270050; 172P 17274010–17276654; … |
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.
DURING INSPECTION FOR AN OIL LEAK, FOUND THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED BEHIND THE ROCKER COVER AREA AND EXTENDING BEHIND THE INTAKE VALVE SPRAY. ONE DAY LATER, FOUND SIMILAR CRACK ON A DIFFERENT AIRPLANE WITH THE SAME MODEL ENGINE. AFTER CLOSE INSPECTION, UNABLE TO DETERMINE REASON. FIRST…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.