# SDR 95ZZZX5607

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 19, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N1261U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1261U), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17266956
- System (JASC): [5511 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5511)
- Part: Spar
- Part number: 053200198
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Horiz Stab
- Part time: 3,801 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5607

## Discrepancy

DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE CENTER SECTION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS DEFORMED AND CRACKED.  IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MISHANDLING DURING GROUND HANDLING IS THE CAUSE.  CESSNA HAS A HEAVY DUTY CENTER SECTION SPAR AND SKIN REPLACEMENT.

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