SDR 2001FA0000375

Service difficulty report · Flap · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date: October 2, 2001
Submitted: October 2, 2001
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N38PA
Make and model: Cessna 172N
Aircraft serial: 17270182
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Flap
Condition: Misinstalled
Location: Wing
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: W
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

PROBLEMS FOUND AFTER RECENT PAINT AND INTERIOR:SEAT BELTS INSTALLED BACKWARDS,RIGHT FLAP INSTALLED WITHOUT ALL SPACERS RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO FLAP,AILERON HINGE PINS NOT SECURED,NOSE TIRE INSTALLED BACKWARDS,FRONT COWLING SCREWS MISSING.

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