SDR 95ZZZX6176

Service difficulty report · Stabilizer · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
October 2, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5138K
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft serial
17273982
Part
Stabilizer
Part number
0532001202
Condition
Corroded
Location
Horiz
Part time
2,410 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

DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND CORRODED BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR LIMITS. INTERNAL PORTION OF STABILIZER ASSY IS VERY DIFFICULT TO INSPECT WITH THE ELEVATOR ASSY INSTALLED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS EXTRA EFFORT TO THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE INTERNAL PORTION OF THE STABILIZER ASSY DURING ANNUAL INSPECTIONS.

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