Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, May 2021)4 ADs may apply3 service difficulty reports
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The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA21LA219)
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.
PILOTS SEAT BACK LOCK MECHANISM SLIPPED AS PILOT LEANED BACK TO GET HIS BAG OUT OF THE REAR SEAT. UPON REMOVAL FRO AC MECHANICS WERE ABLE TO CAUSE SEAT BACK LOCK MECHANISM TO FAIL. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE TO OCCUR WITH THIS MECHANISM. PART LAST FAILURE OCCURRED APPROX A MONTH AGO ON THE…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.WHEN COPILOT LEANED AGAINST THE SEAT BACK LOCK FAILED AND ALLOWED THE BACK TO FULLY BE IN THE AFT POSITION. (GL17200503735) (K)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.FOUND AT 100 HOUR INSPECTION. NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR MOUNT, CRACKED AFT OF NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.