CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK — Service Bulletins

This document is an Aviation Investigation Report by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, focusing on an engine failure incident involving a Cessna 172M aircraft, registration C-FFRV. The report details the circumstances surrounding the engine failure that occurred shortly after takeoff from Saint-Hubert Airport, Quebec, on September 10, 2006. The investigation aims to enhance transportation safety by analyzing the factors that contributed to the incident, including preflight inspection procedures and fuel system contamination. The report highlights the importance of proper fuel management and adherence to manufacturer recommendations to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

• The Cessna 172M engine failure occurred 15 minutes after takeoff due to fuel contamination.
• The pilot had over 30 years of experience and performed a preflight inspection, but water contamination was not detected.
• Water in the fuel system was linked to a missing tether chain for the fuel filler cap.
• Service Bulletin SEB 92-26, which recommended additional drain valves, was not completed on the aircraft.
• Proper fuel management and adherence to manufacturer recommendations are critical for safety.