Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Oct 2023)4 ADs may apply4 service difficulty reports
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A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weight and balance planning and his aggressive low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA24FA001)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-17 | Fuselage Main, Structure | Mar 20, 2023 | Airframe (177RG) |
| 2011-10-09 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190… | Jun 17, 2011 | Airframe (177RG) |
| 2006-06-16 | Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and… | Apr 27, 2006 | Engine (IO-360-A1B6D)Only with: Engines manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999. |
| 2005-19-11 | Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360… | Oct 21, 2005 | Engine (IO-360-A1B6D)Only with: Engines rated at 300 HP or lower, manufactured new, rebuilt, or overhauled after March 1, 1999, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999. |
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.
HYDRAULIC HOSE TO NOSE LANDING GEAR CYLINDER FAILED IN FLIGHT. THIS CAUSED TOTAL DEPLETION OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND SUBSEQUENT HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILURE. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR MANUALLY BECAUSE OF NOT ENOUGH FLUID. A GEAR UP LANDING WAS MADE WITH MINOR DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.THREE OF FOUR BALANCE WEIGHT SUPPORT BRACKETS WERE CRACKED ALONG THE BEND RADIUS. CRACKS WERE 1.25 INCHES, 1.50 INCHES, AND 1.75 INCHES ON EACH. THIS WAS NOTICED DURING STABILIZER BEARING REPLACEMENT WITH THE STABLIZER OFF THE AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED FREQUENT INSPECTIONS. UNKNOWN CAUSE. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.THREE OF FOUR BALANCE WEIGHT SUPPORT BRACKETS WERE CRACKED ALONG THE BEND RADIUS. CRACKS WERE 1.25 INCHES, 1.50 INCHES, AND 1.75 INCHES ON EACH. THIS WAS NOTICED DURING STABILIZER BEARING REPLACEMENT WITH THE STABLIZER OFF THE AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED FREQUENT INSPECTIONS. UNKNOWN CAUSE. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.THREE OF FOUR BALANCE WEIGHT SUPPORT BRACKETS WERE CRACKED ALONG THE BEND RADIUS. CRACKS WERE 1.25 INCHES, 1.50 INCHES, AND 1.75 INCHES ON EACH. THIS WAS NOTICED DURING STABILIZER BEARING REPLACEMENT WITH THE STABLIZER OFF THE AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED FREQUENT INSPECTIONS. UNKNOWN CAUSE. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.