SDR 96ZZZX475

Service difficulty report · Roller Assy · Cessna 172RG

Difficulty date
January 5, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9627B
Make and model
Cessna 172RG
Aircraft serial
172RG0928
Part
Roller Assy
Part number
0523920
Condition
Frozen
Location
Rt Flap Inboard
Part time
369 hours
Component
052390138
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 100-HOUR INSPECTION, NOTICED THE RT FLAP VIBRATING AS IT WAS LOWERED. INSPECTION FOUND THE AFT INBOARD ROLLER WAS FROZEN. UPON REMOVAL OF THE ROLLER, FOUND THE OUTER BRASS (?) RING HAD PARTIALLY SLID OFF OF THE INNER BEARING ASSY CAUSING THE ROLLER TO CUT INTO THE ADJOINING PLASTIC SPACER (PN S1450-5N12-050). FRICTION EVENTUALLY CAUSED THE ROLLER TO STOP TURNING. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE THIRD SUCH OCCURRENCE ON DIFFERENT AIRCRAFT. PART TOTAL TIME: 368.5 HOURS. INSTALLED WITH SERVICE KIT SK180-44.

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