SDR 96ZZZX6096

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Cessna 172RG

Difficulty date
November 13, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6352V
Make and model
Cessna 172RG
Aircraft serial
172RG0640
Part
Fitting
Part number
24411001
Condition
Cracked
Location
Mlg
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 HR INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED PAINT MISSING FROM AROUND AREA THAT ALUMINUM CASTING (FITTING, AXLE) ATTACHES TO MAIN GEAR LEG - CLOSER INSPECTION OF THIS AREA REVEALED CRACK RUNNING FROM TOP OF CASTING DOWN TO ATTACH BOLT HOLE. ZYGLO FOUND DEFINITE CRACK COMPLETELY THROUGH CASTING. AIRCRAFT IS TRAINING AIRCRAFT AND PART AFFECTED IS BELIEVED TO BE ORIGINAL PART.

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