SDR 96ZZZX4227

Service difficulty report · Backplate · Cessna R182

Difficulty date: August 8, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N6347T
Make and model: Cessna R182
Aircraft serial: R18201990
System (JASC): 6113 · Propeller Spinner Section
Part: Backplate
Part number: 22501215
Condition: Cracked
Location: Spinner
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

INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED. SUBMITTER STATED REPLACING THESE BULKHEADS IS AN ANNUAL OCCURRENCE. BOTH HALVES EACH TIME. SUSPECT POOR DESIGN, SPINNER FLEXES FORE AND AFT, NEED A RIGID FRONT PLATE OR .25 INCH BACKPLATE. TT AIRFRAME: 2,450 HOURS. TT THIS PART: 100 HOURS.

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