SDR 97ZZZX1371

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Cessna 177RG

Difficulty date
July 31, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N33224
Make and model
Cessna 177RG
Aircraft serial
177RG0928
Part
Bolt
Part number
20430156
Condition
Broken
Location
Nlg Drag Link
Part time
3,800 hours
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

BOLT WHICH CONNECTS THE FORWARD AND AFT NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG LINKS WAS FOUND LOOSE. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED BOLT HAD BROKEN THROUGH THE CENTER OF LUBRICATION PORT WHICH IS A HOLE DRILLED INTO THE DIAMETER OF THE BOLT WHICH MEETS A HOLE DRILLED IN THE AXIS OF THE BOLT. NLG FAILURE WAS IMMINENT.

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