Service difficulty report · Stringer · Cessna 172S

Difficulty date
April 21, 2026
Submitted
May 28, 2026
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N82MH
Make and model
Cessna 172S
Aircraft serial
172S13002
Aircraft time
2,800 hours
Part
Stringer
Part number
0512001905120011
Condition
Bent
Location
Zone 200
Part time
2,800 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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What was found

AIRCRAFT FAILED THE INSPECTION CRITERIA OUTLINED IN TEXTRON SERVICE LETTER SEL-53-04, DATED JANUARY 14, 2026. BOTH UPPER STRINGERS IN THE TAILCONE ASSEMBLY (P/N'S 0512001-9 AND 0512001-10) HAVE BENDS IN EXCESS OF THE 0.040" LIMIT DESCRIBED IN THE SERVICE LETTER.

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