SDR 98ZZZX1322

Service difficulty report · Spinner · Cessna 172P

Difficulty date: March 10, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N54203
Make and model: Cessna 172P
Aircraft serial: 17274915
System (JASC): 6113 · Propeller Spinner Section
Part: Spinner
Part number: 055023613
Condition: Cracked
Location: Propeller
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 A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE SPINNER, PN 0550236-13, WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE BLADE OUTLET JUST AFT OF THE FORWARD BULKHEAD, PN 0550321-4. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE FORWARD BULKHEAD HAD SEVERAL CRACKS UNDER THE MOUNTING BOLT HEAD WASHERS.

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