# SDR 99ZZZX2731

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 9, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N789EP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N789EP), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172S
- Registry model: [Cessna 172S](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172s) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 172S8135
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Te Flap
- Part time: 96 hours
- Component: 052390135
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2731

## Discrepancy

NEW CESSNA DURING 1ST PHASE 2 INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT FLAP TRAILING EDGE, LOWER SKIN CRACKED AT 8 EACH RIVETS STARTING FROM INBOARD END TO OUTBOARD, 2 FEET.  REPLACED FLAP WITH NEW ASSY FURNISHED BY CESSNA.

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