# SDR 2004FA0000682

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 2, 2004
- Submitted: August 30, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N7275R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7275R), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172S
- Registry model: [Cessna 172S](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172s) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 172S8026
- Engine: Lyc IO360A1A
- System (JASC): [1430 · Fasteners](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/1430)
- Part: Bolt
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Starter
- Component: Starter
- Component part number: PM2401
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000682

## Discrepancy

DURING AN INSPECTION, FOUND 2 OF THE 3 THROUGH BOLTS SHEARED OFF AT THE THREADS, REPLACED THE STARTER.  IF LT UNATTENDED WOULD CAUSE THE BACKPLATE OF THE STARTER TO COME OFF.

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