SDR 96ZZZX3385

Service difficulty report · Skin · Cessna 170B

Difficulty date: June 10, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N3487D
Make and model: Cessna 170B
Aircraft serial: 27030
System (JASC): 5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Aft Lt Mlg Leg
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 INSPECTION, A 3 INCH CRACK WAS DISCOVERED AFT OF THE LEFT LANDING GEAR LEG ADJACENT TO THE GEARBOX. WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE, DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OVERLAPPING EXTERIOR GEARBOX SKIN. WOULD RECOMMEND USE OF LIGHT BELOW FUSELAGE WHILE INSPECTING THROUGH CABIN FLOOR PANELS.

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