# SDR 2012FA0000461

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 30, 2012
- Submitted: July 6, 2012
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3868Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3868Q), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna A185F
- Registry model: [Cessna A185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18502205
- System (JASC): [3250 · Landing Gear Steering System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3250)
- Part: Bellcrank
- Part number: 071230916
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Nlg Steering
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000461

## Discrepancy

DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION,  FOUND BELLCRANKS TO HAVE VERY ELONGATED HOLES WHERE THE STEEL STEERING SPRINGS HOOK ON TO THE BELLCRANKS.  THEY WERE CLOSE TO FAILURE.  IT IS A TOUGH PLACE TO INSPECT WITH A MIRROR, BUT A BOROSCOPE MADE IT EASIER.

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