SDR 99ZZZX2544

Service difficulty report · Rod End · Cessna U206G

Difficulty date: June 22, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N46374
Make and model: Cessna U206G
Aircraft serial: U2060517
System (JASC): 2720 · Rudder Control System
Part: Rod End
Part number: 12606311
Condition: Broken
Location: Rudder Bar
Part time: 9,739 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

ROD END BROKE WHERE IT EXITS SPACER ASSY, PN 1260632-3, WHICH IS THE RUDDER TRIM SPROCKET AT THE END OF THE STEERING BUNGEE. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE THIRD ONE KNOWN TO BREAK IN 10 YEARS. NO NOSE WHEEL STEERING, BUT STILL RUDDER STEERING.

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