# SDR 95ZZZX7014

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 2, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N4192F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4192F), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172
- Registry model: [Cessna 172](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46092
- System (JASC): [3250 · Landing Gear Steering System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3250)
- Part: Rod End
- Part number: S18233
- Condition: Broke
- Location: Strut
- Part time: 4,000 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/95ZZZX7014

## Discrepancy

HEIM JOINT ON STEERING PART BROKE OFF STRUT.  HAVE FOUND SEVERAL BENT ON 172'S, AND HAVE FOUND CRACKS.  SUSPECT CAUSE IS EXCEEDING THE TURN LIMIT WITH A TOW BAR OR TOW VEHICLE.  RECOMMEND MANDATORY INSPECTIONS.

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