SDR 96ZZZX2037

Service difficulty report · Starter · Cessna 172RG

Difficulty date
March 28, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9367D
Make and model
Cessna 172RG
Aircraft serial
172RG1139
Part
Starter
Part number
MHB4016R
Condition
Bolts Missing
Location
Rear Case
Part time
1,900 hours
Component
Electrosys · MHB4016R
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 A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE STARTER REAR CASE WAS FOUND LOOSE. THREE OF THE FOUR SCREWS THAT SECURE FRONT BENDIX HOUSING TO REAR CASE FOUND MISSING. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSED BY VIBRATION OR POOR ASSEMBLY TORQUES OR LOCK WASHERS WHEN STARTER WAS BUILT. RECOMMEND TORQUING SCREWS AT EACH 100-HOUR INSPECTION.

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