SDR 98ZZZX2282

Service difficulty report · Reinforcement · Cessna A185F

Difficulty date
May 13, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N27532
Make and model
Cessna A185F
Aircraft serial
18503688
Part
Reinforcement
Part number
07321014
Condition
Cracked
Location
Lt/Rt Stab Hinge
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

AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT AND RIGHT STABILIZER HINGE REINFORCEMENTS CRACKED. LEFT FITTING CRACKED FROM AFT EDGE TO BOLT HOLE AT INBOARD LOWER TAB. RIGHT FITTING HAD SIMILAR CRACKS IN BOTH LOWER TABS. NOT SO OBVIOUS WAS A CRACK ALONG 90 PERCENT OF THE LOWER FLANGE BEND RADIUS ON THE RIGHT FITTING. SUGGEST CAREFUL INSPECTION OF THIS AREA DURING ROUTINE INSPECTIONS ESPECIALLY HIGHER TIME AIRCRAFT. PART TIS: 5,272 HOURS.

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