SDR 96ZZZX677

Service difficulty report · Flap · Cessna 180J

Difficulty date
January 24, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9798G
Make and model
Cessna 180J
Aircraft serial
18052298
Part
Flap
Condition
Cracked
Location
Rt/Lt Te
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 ANNUAL INSPECTION, SEVERAL CRACKS AT FLAP TRAILING EDGE RIVETS WERE FOUND. CRACKS WERE FROM .0625 INCH TO .75 INCH LONG. AIR LOADS FROM PROP WASH AND OPERATION ABOVE STATED FLAP SPEEDS ARE SUSPECT. SUBMITTER STATED THIS AREA SHOULD BE CLOSELY CHECKED FOR CRACKS. PART TOTAL TIME 2,150.0 HOURS.

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