SDR 95ZZZX4209

Service difficulty report · Adapter · Cessna 172L

Difficulty date
July 11, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N7112Q
Make and model
Cessna 172L
Aircraft serial
17260412
Part
Adapter
Part number
053200135
Condition
Loose Rivets
Location
Elev Torq Tube
Part time
5,901 hours
Component
052300173
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

LOOSE/WORKING RIVETS WERE FOUND AT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION ON THE LEFT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE ADAPTER (6 AN-4 RIVETS). THE REMOVED RIVETS WERE CLINCHED AND INCOMPLETELY BUCKED (UPSET HEADS NOT OF PROPER DIMENSION). THE RIVETS WERE REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

More about the Cessna 172L