SDR 96ZZZX3217

Service difficulty report · Lever · Cessna A185F

Difficulty date
June 4, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N124KT
Make and model
Cessna A185F
Aircraft serial
18503765
System (JASC)
7603 · Power Lever
Part
Lever
Part number
63255534
Condition
Worn
Location
Throttle Cable
Part time
381 hours
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

'AN' BOLT/CASTLE NUT RETAINING HARDWARE FOR THROTTLE CABLE ROD END TO LEVER, LOOSENED AND WORE ITSELF THROUGH LEVER. FAILURE OCCURRED AT LIFT-OFF, SUCCESSFUL ON-FIELD LANDING WAS MADE. ASSY WAS 85 HOURS OUT OF 100 HOUR INSPECTION. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS IMPROVING LEVER BY MANUFACTURING OUT OF STEEL INSTEAD OF BRASS WOULD HELP.

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