SDR 99ZZZX1036

Service difficulty report · Bushing · Cessna 172R

Difficulty date
February 1, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N782WW
Make and model
Cessna 172R
Aircraft serial
17280295
Part
Bushing
Part number
05412024
Condition
Damaged
Location
Rt Mlg
Part time
1,088 hours
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

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE AIRFRAME, THE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR BUSHING WAS FOUND DEFORMED. THE INSIDE BUSHING MATERIAL WAS PROTRUDING FROM THE EDGE OF THE BUSHING. THE BUSHING WAS FURTHER INSPECTED AFTER REMOVAL FOR THE AIRCRAFT AND CONTAINED STRESS CRACKS ALONG THE INSIDE OF THE BUSHING.

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