SDR 98ZZZX1671

Service difficulty report · Roller Bearing · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
March 20, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N738QA
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft serial
17270144
Part
Roller Bearing
Part number
0523920
Condition
Worn
Location
Rt Otbd Flap
Component
052390138
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

RT OUTBOARD LOWER FLAP ROLLER JAMMED IN TRACK CAUSING EXTENSIVE FLAP DAMAGE AND INABILITY TO RAISE FLAPS TO FULL UP POSITION. UPON LANDING, FLAP ROLLER FOUND WORN THROUGH TO ATTACH HARDWARE INDICATING IT HAD NOT BEEN ROLLING, BUT SLIDING IN TRACK. HAVE FOUND SIMILAR 'STUCK' ROLLERS ON OTHER 172 AIRCRAFT DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF WASHER STACK ON BOTH SIDES OF ROLLER.

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