# SDR AU000821

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 11, 2000
- Submitted: October 3, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna U206F
- Registry model: [Cessna U206F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520F
- Propeller: Mcauly D3A32C90
- System (JASC): [5521 · Elevator, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5521)
- Part: Torque Tube
- Part number: 12346501
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Elevator Spar/Ri
- Component: Elevator Spar/Ri, 12340192
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000821

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE CRACKED ON INBOARD END.  DISASSEMBLY FOUND SIGNIFICANT CORROSION BETWEEN THE TORQUE TUBE AND THE SPAR MOUNTING BRACKET.  (X)

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