# SDR 96ZZZX52

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 6, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N54807
- Make and model: Cessna 172P
- Registry model: [Cessna 172P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17275055
- System (JASC): [2750 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2750)
- Part: Flaps
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Retract System
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX52

## Discrepancy

WHILE PRACTICING LANDINGS WITH STUDENT, THE FLAPS FAILED TO RETRACT.  AFTER RECYCLING THE FLAP HANDLE SEVERAL TIMES, THE FLAPS FINALLY DID RETRACT.  (SECOND OCCURRENCE IN 3 DAYS.)  THE CAUSE APPEARS TO BE A BAD ELECTRICAL CONTACT, SINCE IT IS INTERMITTENT.

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