SDR 96ZZZX3765

Service difficulty report · Bellcrank · Cessna 177RG

Difficulty date
March 16, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1989Q
Make and model
Cessna 177RG
Aircraft serial
177RG0389
Part
Bellcrank
Part number
17121421
Condition
Worn
Location
Elevator Trim
Part time
3,799 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 PRE-BUY INSPECTION, FOUND STABILATOR TRIM TAB TO HAVE EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY. THE BELLCRANK AT THE STABILATOR WAS WORN. THE BOLT HOLES WERE ENLARGED AND THE RIVETS ATTACHING THE STIFFENER WERE LOOSE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CLOSE INSPECTION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS DURING ALL INSPECTIONS.

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