SDR 97ZZZX193

Service difficulty report · Pivot · Cessna 172RG

Difficulty date
November 1, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N95208
Make and model
Cessna 172RG
Aircraft serial
172RG0851
Part
Pivot
Part number
24411009
Condition
Sheared
Location
Rt Mlg Leg
Part time
1,612 hours
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

SPLINE PORTION OF PIVOT ASSY SHEARED DURING NORMAL OPERATIONAL USE. RIGHT MAIN GEAR LEG WOULD NOT LOCK DOWN. PILOT DID A GREAT JOB OF MINIMIZING DAMAGE TO A/C. RECOMMEND FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECT DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION OF SPLINE SHAFT WHERE IT MEETS THE REST OF THE PIVOT ASSY.

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