# SDR 2017FA0000607

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 6, 2017
- Submitted: November 20, 2017
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N734BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N734BB), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17268716
- Aircraft time: 3,805 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320H2AD
- Engine time: 1,255 hours
- Propeller: Mcauly 1C160DTM
- System (JASC): [2752 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2752)
- Part: Collar
- Part number: 076062011
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Te Flap
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: B, H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000607

## Discrepancy

FLAPS FAILED IN FLIGHT: FOUND FLAP SWITCH'S ACTUATING COLLAR UNSCREWED FROM FLAP ACTUATING TUBE ON JACK SCREW.

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