SDR 98ZZZX2612

Service difficulty report · Spar · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date: June 25, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N2350E
Make and model: Cessna 172N
Aircraft serial: 17271246
System (JASC): 5511 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
Part: Spar
Part number: 053200197
Condition: Cracked
Location: Horiz Stab Front
Part time: 6,909 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

AT 100-HOUR INSPECTION, A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 1.25 INCHES LONG WAS FOUND AT LOCATION DESCRIBED IN 6.C. THE SPAR REINFORCEMENT, PN 0532001-97, HAD A CORRESPONDING CRACK. POSSIBLE CAUSE MIGHT BE GROUND HANDLING PROCEDURE. PULLING DOWN OR SITTING ON STABILIZER TO TURN THE AIRCRAFT.

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