SDR 96ZZZX2042

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Cessna 172K

Difficulty date
March 25, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N7119G
Make and model
Cessna 172K
Aircraft serial
17258819
Part
Fitting
Part number
05411212
Condition
Cracked
Location
Rt Inbd Mlg Leg
Part time
5,800 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 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE RT INBOARD MAIN GEAR LEG SUPPORT FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED AT U-BOLT ATTACH HOLE. REMOVAL OF GEAR LEG REVEALED THE CRACK STARTED UNDER THE NUT. SUSPECT CAUSE IS HIGH TIME/FATIGUE. SUBMITTER STATED CLOSE ATTENTION TO THIS AREA WILL PREVENT RECURRENCE.

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