SDR 2002FA0001029

Service difficulty report · Bulkhead · Cessna 172S

Difficulty date: August 27, 2002
Submitted: August 27, 2002
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N789EP
Make and model: Cessna 172S
Aircraft serial: 172S8135
Aircraft time: 1,801 hours
System (JASC): 6113 · Propeller Spinner Section
Part: Bulkhead
Part number: 055032111
Part serial: NSN
Condition: Cracked
Location: Spinner
Part time: 1,801 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

AIRCRAFT UNDERGOING PHASE 1 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND AFT PROPELLER SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED. A ONE INCH PIECE OF THE BULKHEAD WAS BROKEN OFF CONTAINING 1 NUTPLATE. REPLACED SPINNER BULKHEAD, REINSTALLED PROPELLER, OPERATIONAL CHECK SAT.

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