SDR 97ZZZX2657

Service difficulty report · Rib · Cessna A185F

Difficulty date
May 5, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6964N
Make and model
Cessna A185F
Aircraft serial
18504318
Part
Rib
Part number
07310331
Condition
Corroded
Location
Vertical Stab
Part time
2,400 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

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, FOUND CORROSION ON RIB AT BASE OF VERTICAL STABILIZER. FORWARD 6 INCHES OF RIB WAS COMPLETELY DELAMINATED. AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN ON FLOATS IN SALT WATER ENVIRONMENT. REST OF AIRCRAFT IN GOOD CONDITION.

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