# SDR 98ZZZX4513

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 1, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2244C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2244C), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 180
- Registry model: [Cessna 180](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 30544
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Elevator
- 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/98ZZZX4513

## Discrepancy

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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