SDR 98ZZZX4513

Service difficulty report · Hinge · Cessna 180

Difficulty date
November 1, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2244C
Make and model
Cessna 180
Aircraft serial
30544
Part
Hinge
Condition
Loose
Location
Elevator
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

UPON INSPECTION OF RUDDER AND LT ELEVATOR, FOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY AT RUDDER AND ELEVATOR TIP WHEN MOVING CENTRAL SURFACE FROM STOP-TO-STOP. OPENED UP ELEVATOR AND FOUND BROKEN RIVET AT OUTBOARD HINGE POINT. REPLACED RIVET AND CLOSED UP SKIN. MOVEMENT GONE.

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