SDR 99ZZZX2794

Service difficulty report · Spar Assy · Cessna 152

Difficulty date
July 19, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 152
Part
Spar Assy
Part number
043200185
Condition
Mismanufactured
Location
Elevator
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

RECEIVED ONE NEW SPAR ASSY ON OR ABOUT 7-15-99. WHEN PART WAS INSPECTED PRIOR TO USE, IT WAS OBVIOUS THE HINGE BRACKET WAS CROOKED AS INSTALLED. THIS PART IS RIVETED TO THE SPAR BY CESSNA. THE PART WAS RETURNED TO KANSAS CITY AVIATION CENTER AND A NEW ONE WAS RECEIVED 7-19-99. IT WAS ALSO REJECTED FOR THE SAME REASON.

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