SDR 97ZZZX4800

Service difficulty report · Rib · Cessna 152

Difficulty date: October 31, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N4837P
Make and model: Cessna 152
Aircraft serial: 15284828
System (JASC): 5511 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
Part: Rib
Condition: Cracked
Location: Horizontal Stab
Part time: 7,200 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

INSPECTION FOUND FAR RIGHT RIB IN HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CRACKED. LOWER CRACK FOUND TO BE 1 INCH, WHILE TOP, .75 INCH. THESE CRACKS ARE OVER AND BELOW THE ELEVATOR HINGE ATTACH POINT. IF NOT FOUND, COULD, IN TIME, CAUSE SEPARATION OF ELEVATOR FROM STABILIZER.

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