SDR 99ZZZX3593

Service difficulty report · Support · Cessna 182R

Difficulty date: August 30, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N182MT
Make and model: Cessna 182R
Aircraft serial: 18268157
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Support
Part number: 07120591
Condition: Cracked
Location: E/E Bay
Part time: 1,381 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

BATTERY BOX SUPPORT ANGLES WERE FOUND CRACKED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. IF UNDETECTED, BATTERY CAN BECOME LOOSE IN TAIL. IT IS VERY COMMON IN THIS TYPE OF DESIGN, USING THESE ANGLES. SUBMITTER STATED SHOULD HAVE A STRONGER RE-DESIGN FOX.

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