Service difficulty report · Adapter · Cessna 172E

Difficulty date
December 12, 2007
Submitted
December 12, 2007
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3901S
Make and model
Cessna 172E
Aircraft serial
17251101
Engine
Cont O300*
Part
Adapter
Part number
053200135
Condition
Worn
Location
Lt Elevator
Part time
6,491 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

LT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE ARM ADAPTER RIVET HOLES WERE WORN POSSIBLY DUE TO UNSECURED CONTROLS IN GUSTY WINDS.

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