C172 pilot reported engine power loss during takeoff resulted in a rejected takeoff. The pilot taxied back to the ramp and turned the aircraft over to Maintenance.

Date: 2023-03 · Aircraft: Skyhawk 172/Cutlass 172

Anomalies: aircraft-equipment-problem-critical|deviation-discrepancy-procedural-clearance

Synopsis

C172 pilot reported engine power loss during takeoff resulted in a rejected takeoff. The pilot taxied back to the ramp and turned the aircraft over to Maintenance.

Narrative

On Day 0; at XA24; I was solo piloting Aircraft X; a C-172i operated by Company in ZZZ.This was a proficiency flight on which I intended to remain in the traffic pattern to practice several touch and go landings.After one solo pattern on Runway XXL at ZZZ; I experienced a loss of power upon application of power for takeoff.I immediately informed local Air Traffic Control of the aborted takeoff.Observing no obvious reason for the engine stoppage; I attempted and was successful at restarting the engine and there appeared to be no abnormalities. After considering the potential safety implications; I decided to not take off and was reassured hearing another pilot's suggestion for the same decision. The Tower instructed me to taxi off the runway and provided standard taxi instructions back to parking. After parking; I informed Company that I had experienced a loss of power on application of throttle; immediately after which; a mechanic was sent to the aircraft.He was apparently unable to duplicate the problem. To the best of my knowledge no Federal Aviation Regulations were violated throughout the flight.The next day after the event; I flew with my Instructor. We reviewed the issues of the event and did several other items; after which he determined that my skills and aeronautical knowledge were acceptable for him to recommend me for my Private Pilot check ride and signed my logbook to that effect.

Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.