SDR 95ZZZX1641

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Cessna 172P

Difficulty date
March 16, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5336K
Make and model
Cessna 172P
Aircraft serial
172740069
Part
Fitting
Part number
05430131
Condition
Worn
Location
Nlg Attach
Part time
6,300 hours
Stage of operation
IN
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

UPPER NOSE GEAR FITTING FOUND LOOSE. A SHIMMY PROBLEM WAS REPORTED WHEN THE MECHANIC WAS REMOVING THE NOSE GEAR FOR STEERING COLLAR SHIMMING. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE AIRCRAFT HAD A SHIMMY PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED HOURS AND WAS NOT REPORTED.

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