SDR 95ZZZX2071

Service difficulty report · Control Wheel · Cessna 172

Difficulty date
February 4, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
NTBR983G
Neptune Aviation Services,Inc.
Aircraft
N9793T
Make and model
Cessna 172
Aircraft serial
47593
Part
Control Wheel
Part number
05131682
Condition
Failed
Location
Pilots
Part time
2,561 hours
Stage of operation
LD
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

PILOT'S PLASTIC CONTROL YOKE BROKE OFF IN THE PILOT'S HAND ON LANDING. AIRCRAFT WAS ABOUT 2 FEET OFF THE GROUND. LANDING WAS COMPLETED SAFELY.

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