SDR 98ZZZX3047

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Cessna 172RG

Difficulty date
July 30, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5207U
Make and model
Cessna 172RG
Aircraft serial
122RG0283
Part
Fitting
Part number
24130023
Condition
Cracked
Location
Nlg Actuator
Part time
5,481 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

INSPECTION FOUND NLG ACTUATOR FITTING CRACKED. THE FITTING IS A MACHINED PIECE OF ALUMINUM THAT THE NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR ATTACHES TO THE AIRFRAME. IT IS POSSIBLE THE CENTER PART OF THE CASTING CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES DUE TO HARD LANDING OR IMPROPER ACTUATOR RIGGING.

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