# SDR 95ZZZX5215

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 27, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 185
- Registry model: [Cessna 185](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Retain Arm
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Ski
- Part time: 400 hours
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5215

## Discrepancy

LEFT SKI RETAINING ARM BROKE DURING LANDINGS ALLOWING SKI TO ROTATE AND DIG INTO SNOW.  AIRCRAFT SWERVED LEFT COMING TO REST ON NOSE CAUSING DAMAGE TO RIGHT WING AND PROPELLER.

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