SDR 96ZZZX3332

Service difficulty report · Stiffener · Cessna 172M

Difficulty date
June 7, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6702H
Make and model
Cessna 172M
Aircraft serial
17265545
Part
Stiffener
Part number
071349566
Condition
Corroded
Location
Aft Bulkhead
Part time
1,285 hours
Component
05133745
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

UPON ANNUAL INSPECTION, RT WING STRUT LOWER AFT BULKHEAD STIFFENER WAS FOUND WITH SURFACE CORROSION (RUST) ON LOWER 60 PERCENT OF PART. AIRCRAFT HANGARED ON FARM STRIP AND HAS HAD RODENT (MICE) PROBLEMS IN THE PAST. DROPPINGS AND ODOR ACCOUNT FOR THIS. COMBINATION OF RODENTS AND HUMIDITY SUSPECT CAUSE. RODENT CONTROL AND INSPECTION REQUIRED.

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