SDR 95ZZZX4493

Service difficulty report · Bulkhead · Cessna 172RG

Difficulty date
July 27, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6418R
Make and model
Cessna 172RG
Aircraft serial
172RG0180
Part
Bulkhead
Part number
24110111
Condition
Corroded
Location
Rt Mlg Well
Part time
5,118 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

FOUND BULKHEAD WITH SEVERE CORROSION IN RT GEAR WELL WHERE LANDING GEAR PIVOT ATTACHES. RIVETS IN THIS LOCATION CORRODED AND SHEARED. EVIDENCE OF PLAY IN RT GEAR. COMPLETE BULKHEAD NEEDED REPLACEMENT. AIRCRAFT SPENT MOST OF ITS TIME IN SALT WATER ENVIRONMENT. ALSO, ENGINE EXHAUST FLOWS ACROSS THIS AREA. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CLEAN AREA AND INSPECT THOROUGHLY, ESPECIALLY IN CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT.

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