SDR 98ZZZX4316

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Cessna 172R

Difficulty date
October 1, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N857CP
Make and model
Cessna 172R
Aircraft serial
17280518
Part
Bearing
Part number
S100343A
Condition
Missing
Location
Rudder Pedal
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

PILOT REPORTED 'MUSHY' BRAKE RESPONSE FROM COPILOT'S LEFT PEDAL. INSPECTION REVEALED VERY LOOSE PEDAL. FOUND BEARING FOR PEDAL TORQUE TUBE MISSING. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED BEARING WAS NOT INSTALLED AT FACTORY. REPLACED BEARING. OPS CHECK OK. AC TT: 146.6 HOURS.

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