# SDR 20000623SH018

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 9, 2000
- Submitted: June 23, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2879K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2879K), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 180K
- Registry model: [Cessna 180K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180k) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18053115
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Bushing
- Part number: 07421801
- Condition: Eroded
- Location: Tail Wheel Sprin
- Part time: 8 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000623SH018

## Discrepancy

RECENTLY INSTALLED TAILSPRING BUSHINGS FOUND EXTRUDED AFTER ONLY 8 HOURS OF OPERATION.  SUBMITTER KNOWS OF ONE OTHER LOW TIME FAILURE OF THESE BUSHINGS.  (X)

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