# SDR 98ZZZX2633

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 18, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N649DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N649DH), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 182S
- Registry model: [Cessna 182S](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182s) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18280142
- System (JASC): [7111 · Engine Cowl Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7111)
- Part: Cowl Flap
- Part number: 07527321
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt Exit
- Part time: 26 hours
- 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/98ZZZX2633

## Discrepancy

ORIGINAL CUSTOMER SQUAWK WAS LOOSE AND SMOKING FASTENERS.  AFTER DETAILED INSPECTION, FOUND COWL FLAP EXIT (LT/RT) CRACKED.  EACH CRACK ABOUT 1 INCH IN LENGTH.  SUSPECT CAUSE AT THIS TIME IS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION DUE TO SHAPE OF PARTS AND AMONT OF AIR FLOW PASSING OVER PARTS.

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