Service difficulty report · Angle · Cessna 182E

Difficulty date
April 12, 2000
Submitted
May 8, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9212X
Make and model
Cessna 182E
Aircraft serial
18253612
Part
Angle
Part number
07106082
Condition
Rusted
Location
Gearbox
Part time
3,811 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED PN 0710608-2 ANGLE HEAVILY RUSTED. AIRCRAFT ANNUAL INSPECTION COMPLETED 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS INSPECTION, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS DELIVERED FOR INSIDE STORAGE. INSPECTION DISCOVERED DRIED MUD AND DEBRIS IN THE BELLY. AIRCRAFT WAS PREVIOUSLY OPERATED ON A GRASS AND DIRT STRIP. ALL BELLY DRAIN HOLES WERE PLUGGED WITH MUD AND DEBRIS, AND ALLOWED WATER TO COLLECT. SUBMITTER STATED DURING FUTURE ANNUALS, INSPECT BELLY OF AIRCRAFT THOROUGHLY. (X)

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