SDR 99ZZZX139

Service difficulty report · Leg · Cessna 150J

Difficulty date
October 9, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N51258
Make and model
Cessna 150J
Aircraft serial
15069877
Part
Leg
Condition
Cracked
Location
Tail Gear
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

A STRESS CORROSION FRACTURE OCCURRED IN THE RADIUS AREA WHERE THE HIGH CARBON SPRING STEEL MAIN LANDING GEAR LEG AND THE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION CONTACT. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED IMMEDIATE INSPECTION AND REPETITIVE INSPECTIONS AFTER 50 LANDINGS OR 50 HOURS WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. STC 268GL.

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