Service difficulty report · Shimmy Dampener · Cessna 177RG

Difficulty date
January 20, 2005
Submitted
March 22, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N534DW
Make and model
Cessna 177RG
Aircraft serial
177RG1004
Engine
Lyc IO360A1B6
Part
Shimmy Dampener
Part number
204301410
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Nlg
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING PRE-INSPECTION RUN UP/ TASK, STEERING WAS RESTRICTED TO RT. FOUND THAT WHOEVER HAD THE SHIMMY DAMPNER OFF LAST, REVERSED THE GIMBAL THAT ATTACHES IT TO THE ENGINE MOUNT. THERE SHOULD BE A WARNING PLACARD OR MODIFICATION THAT MAKES REVERSAL IMPOSSIBLE. (K)

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