# SDR 97ZZZX5104

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 17, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N691DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N691DB), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 177RG
- Registry model: [Cessna 177RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177rg) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 177RG1314
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Spar
- Part number: 17330021
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vertical Fin
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX5104

## Discrepancy

VERTICAL FIN SPAR CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES RIGHT BEHIND TOP RUDDER HINGE.  CRACKS MEASURE CLOSE TO .75 INCH ON BOTH SIDES.  VERTICAL FIN NOT DISTORTED AND RUDDER HINGE SHOWS NO DAMAGE.  CAUSE OF CRACKS UNKNOWN.

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