SDR 99ZZZX1009

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Cessna 172S

Difficulty date
January 8, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N494SP
Make and model
Cessna 172S
Aircraft serial
172S8035
Part
Bolt
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Cabin Heat
Stage of operation
IN
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

ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION ON NEW CESSNA WITH 8.0 HOURS SINCE MANUFACTURE REVEALED THE CABIN HEAT VALVE CABLE RETAINER BOLT WAS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE ACTUATOR ARM AND CHAFING ON THE HOUSING. THE BOLT WASHER CONFIGURATION WAS INCORRECT LOCKING THE ACTUATOR CABLE TO THE HEAT VALVE ARM. RE-CONFIGURED WASHERS CORRECTLY, ELIMINATED CHAFING.

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