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Resource Status

Cessna 172M C-GRAJ Status Log

Date
Serviceable
Yes No
Details Entry by
19-Aug-2023 YesNose wheel flat, inner tube needs replacement. Will pick up part on Monday.Andreas Casal
21-Aug-2023Yes Nose Wheel inner tube and tire replaced.Maintenance
21-Aug-2023Yes 50 Hour Inspection Carried Out.Maintenance
16-Oct-2023Yes Right fuel cap rubber seal and teflon slip ring replaced after it was suspect in fuel mysteriously dropping faster in the right tank when flying.Maintenance
29-Oct-2023Yes Could not get fuel to flow out of the supply tank after the flight on Wednesday. Chris Meelker suspects it might be a worn seal and will investigate.Hal Sabeti-mehr
30-Oct-2023Yes Fuel pump shaft o-ring replaced, pump spins freely and does not leak. Tank is at ~150 gallons. Was able to prime the pump by placing the fuel hose on the ground, after which it pumped freely.Chris Meelker
22-Nov-2023Yes ELT removed for recertification.Maintenance
26-Nov-2023Yes ELT installed after recertification at Hi-Tech Avionics.Maintenance
27-Nov-2023Yes ELT installed after recertification at Hi-Tech Avionics.
27-Nov-2023 YesPropeller removed and sent to Hope Aero for 5 year corrosion inspectionMaintenance
4-Dec-2023 YesThe current aircraft lease has expired and the new one is not yet signed, making the C of R invalid. This should be sorted shortly but at present the aircraft is not legal to fly.Chris Meelker
8-Dec-2023 YesThe new lease has been signed and the Interim C of R activated while TC processes the paperwork. Aircraft is good to go once maintenance is complete.Chris Meelker
19-Jan-2024Yes Propeller installed after 5 year corrosion inspection at Hope Aero. I do apologize for not posting this earlier as the web site was down for a while.Maintenance
2-Feb-2024Yes 100 Hour Annual Maintenance Completed - ServiceableMaintenance
21-Feb-2024Yes Tanks are almost 1/2 full. Unable to produce any flow from pump. Recommend planning a fuel stop at an alternate airport.Hal Sabeti-mehr
4-Mar-2024Yes During the flight thr Push to talk button on LHS got stuck several times.Debra Teelucksingh
4-Mar-2024Yes Pump unable to produce flow. Filled up tanks in Brampton .Debra Teelucksingh
6-Apr-2024Yes Note from parking neighbor: Please be advised that there are a lot of starlings at his airport in spring looking for places to nest. Cover any openings if possible. CFYLHAndreas Casal
5-May-2024Yes Worked with Alan on the phone to troubleshoot over-voltage light staying on. Issue resolved. Bird droppings on H-stab, elevator, and fin cleaned up with non-alcoholic baby wipes. Alan advised not to use isopropyl alcohol baby wipesHal Sabeti-mehr
6-May-2024Yes Note: recent rains have made movement around / through existing potholes in pavement difficult. Will contact BFC to see if they can get those areas repaired.Hal Sabeti-mehr
12-May-2024Yes Insurance documents updatedAndreas Casal
31-May-2024Yes Drain valve (CCA2800) leaking. Replaced by brampton maintenance (Aaron). Journey log entry by mechanicPeter Barbuto
30-Jun-2024Yes Grass around RAJ cut and trimmed Thursday evening June 27, 2024. I brought along a weed/grass trimmer as the grass was up to 12 inches (I don't think the push lawnmower would be able to get through it).Maintenance
9-Aug-2024Yes Aircraft Status logs are operational again.Graham Elliott
9-Aug-2024Yes 50 Hour Inspection carried out. Compass Swing carried out. Grass surrounding airplane cut and trimmed (it looks nice again). The Mode C Transponder Correlation Recertification will be done by the Brampton Flying Club Maintenance on Thursday, September 5th at 9:00 a.m. (usually takes an hour or so to do).Maintenance
19-Aug-2024 YesNose wheel found flat while connecting tach sheets. Added air but there is an obvious leak between the wheel halves. BFC maintenance will address during the week. [19-Aug-2024: Edited by C.Meelker]Chris Meelker
22-Aug-2024Yes Nosewheel tube replaced by BFC maintenance.Chris Meelker
17-Sep-2024Yes Main landing gear left and right tires replaced with new tires and grass around airplane trimmed/mowed a week or so ago.Maintenance
17-Sep-2024Yes Altimeter replaced and cracked static port replaced, followed by Mode C Correlation Recertification by BFC Maintenance.Maintenance
16-Nov-2024Yes At start up after confirming the altimeter setting to Brampton’s weather report of 30.11”hg the readout was 836 feet compared to 936 feet (field elevation) under reading by 100 feetPeter Barbuto
3-Dec-2024Yes Good News: Airplane was taken into BFC Maintenance for altimeter issue. BFC's resolution response: I verified your snag and found that the altimeter was 90’ off from the calibration card supplied with the unit. I recalibrated the altimeter and verified the accuracy up to 20000’. It is now within limits.Maintenance
1-Feb-2025 YesAnnual Inspection DueMaintenance
25-Mar-2025Yes Annual Inspection carried out. It's good to fly (but the log book is currently with me - Alan).Maintenance
26-May-2025Yes The Journey Log Book is in the airplane (I forgot to mention that when they did the check out rides in April). We are trying out new straps with hooks as opposed to the ropes to tie down the airplane.Alan Vincent
 
 
  • Any pilot, after finding the aeroplane unserviceable, can use this log to advise other pilots. The snag should also be entered in the Journey Log and reported to the Chief Maintenance Engineer.
  • Entries which indicate that the aeroplane is now serviceable shall only be made upon the orders from the Chief Maintenance Engineer.
  • This Status Log is an advisory service only, for those pilots who wish to make bookings. Pilots are always responsible for confirming the aircraft status by examining the Journey Log before every flight.