Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Jan 1997)4 ADs may apply2 service difficulty reports
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Failure of the pilot in command to follow the airplane's before landing checklist and verify the landing gear was fully extended before landing. Factors in the accident were anxiety and diversion of the pilot's attention due to fuel gauge readings.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX97LA095)
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 (172RG) |
| 2008-10-02 | Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series… | May 12, 2008 | Airframe (172RG)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 (172RG)Certain serial numbers: 172N 17267585–17270049; 172N 17270051–17274009; 172N 17261445; 172N 17261578; 172N 17270050; 172P 17274010–17276654; … |
| 2001-06-06 | Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172RG Airplanes | May 14, 2001 | Airframe (172RG)Certain serial numbers: 172RG 691; 172RG 172RG0001–172RG1191 |
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.
HOSE ASSY FROM GEAR MOTOR TO NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR FAILED AT THE HOSE FITTING. REPLACES ASSY WITH BRAIDED STAINLESS STEEL HOSE. GEAR SWINGS CHECKED GOOD. NO LEAKS. MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION SYS FUNCTION CHECKED GOOD. ACFT TEST FLOWN, CHECKED GOOD. LANDING GEAR CYCLED SEVERAL TIMES UP/DOWN DURING FLIGHT.…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.SHIMMY DAMPENER WELDED AFTER DAMAGE. AFTER 6 MONTHS USE, CRACK DEVELOPED WHILE IN SERVICE. RESULTING LEAK OF FLUID CAUSED SEVERE SHIMMY ON ATTEMPTED TAKEOFFS. UNIT REPLACED WITH NEW ITEM FROM CESSNA.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.