SDR 20000628SH005

Service difficulty report · Rib · Cessna 182Q

Difficulty date: June 13, 2000
Submitted: June 28, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N951CC
Make and model: Cessna 182Q
Aircraft serial: 18266998
System (JASC): 5511 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
Part: Rib
Part number: 1232105
Condition: Bent
Location: Horiz Stabilizer
Part time: 13,427 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/100 HOUR INSPECTION, THE SECOND RIB OUTBOARD OF CENTER ON THE RT SIDE OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS FOUND BENT THROUGH THE LIGHTENING HOLES. POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THIS DAMAGE, IMPROPER GROUND HANDLING (SITTING ON STABILIZER TO TURN AIRCRAFT). (X)

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