SDR 97ZZZX4744

Service difficulty report · Spring Assy · Cessna R172K

Difficulty date
October 27, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1092V
Make and model
Cessna R172K
Aircraft serial
R1722115
Part
Spring Assy
Part number
054119810
Condition
Corroded
Location
Mlg
Part time
2,283 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

FOUND DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION. MAIN LANDING GEAR AND SPRING ASSEMBLY CORRODED AND RUSTY. AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME 2,283.2 HOURS. THE SUSPECT CAUSE WAS FAILURE OF NOT REMOVING GEAR FAIRINGS DURING INSPECTIONS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDATION IS TO REMOVE FAIRINGS, CLEAN AND PAINT GEAR SPRINGS EACH 100/ANNUAL INSPECTION.

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