# SDR 96ZZZX5346

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 11, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N739TX
- Make and model: Cessna 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17270803
- System (JASC): [2841 · Fuel Quantity Indicator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2841)
- Part: Gauge
- Part number: SK172118A
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Fuel
- Component: Rochstrgauge, C669562019
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5346

## Discrepancy

THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED OUT OF THE BOX.  THE GAUGE FAILED BEFORE INSTALLATION.  RECOMMEND BETTER QUALITY CONTROL.  ROCHESTER, P/N 6247-00133.

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