Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Oct 2006)3 ADs may apply2 service difficulty reports
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the student's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing. The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight is also causal.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX07CA007)
THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER TOUCHDOWN ON THE SNOW COVERED AIRSTRIP HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT CAUSING THE PLANE TO GROUNDLOOP.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC87LA024)
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 (172P) |
| 2011-06-02 | Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172 Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type… | May 26, 2011 | Airframe (172P)Only with: Modified by STC SA01303WI (installation of TAE 125-01 or TAE 125-02-99 engine). |
| 2001-23-03 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and… | Dec 27, 2001 | Airframe (172P)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.
STARTER WAS INSTALLED AFTER ORIGINAL STARTER FAILED ON 2/11/2004 (SDR FILED) FOR A SHATTERED BENDIX DRIVE GEAR. ENGINE WAS SUCCESSFULLY STARTED TWICE AND RETURNED TO SERVICE. ON FIRST FLIGHT ATTEMPT AFTER STARTER WAS INSTALLED THE BENDIX DRIVE GEAR WOULD NOT ENGAGE THE ENGINE STARTER RING GEAR…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.RECEIVED AN OVERHAULED ENGINE FROM MFG ON 5 DEC 2003 AND INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT. STARTER BENDIX DRIVE GEAR SHATTERED AGAINST ENGINE RING GEAR ON A START ATTEMPT.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.