SDR 97ZZZX3744

Service difficulty report · Mount · Cessna 150M

Difficulty date
August 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N66728
Make and model
Cessna 150M
Aircraft serial
15076237
Part
Mount
Part number
04511201
Condition
Separated
Location
Engine
Part time
5,406 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

ENGINE MOUNT SEPARATED FROM LOWER STRUT COLLAR. WAS NOTICED DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION. THE SEPARATION CAUSED THE STRUT TO MOVE FORWARD WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE SLACK IN CABLES (RUDDER). CABLES WERE RESTING ON THE FUSELAGE BOTTOM. SUSPECTED NLG LANDING BY STUDENT PILOT. NO RECOMMENDATION TO PREVENT ITS RECURRENCE.

More about the Cessna 150M