SDR 99ZZZX1001

Service difficulty report · Support · Cessna 172S

Difficulty date
February 24, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N494SP
Make and model
Cessna 172S
Aircraft serial
172S8035
Part
Support
Part number
31M22045
Condition
Cracked
Location
Starter
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

NEW CESSNA WITH 50.0 HOURS, WHILE ACCOMPLISHING A PHASE 1 INSPECTION, FOUND THE STARTER RING GEAR SUPPORT ASSY HAD A 1.50 INCH CRACK ON THE OUTER FACE .25 INCH AFT OF THE FRONT FACE. REMOVAL OF THE PROPELLER AND SUPPORT ASSY REVEALED A CASTING DEFECT ON THE AFT SIDE OPPOSITE TO THE CRACK.

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