SDR AU001204

Service difficulty report · Control Cable · Cessna 172A

Difficulty date
December 20, 2000
Submitted
January 4, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172A
Engine
Cont O300C
Propeller
Mcauly 1C172EM
Part
Control Cable
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Rt Aileron
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

(AUS) FORWARD LH FLAP RETRACTION CABLE AND RH AILERON CABLES CROSSEDOVER EACH OTHER UNDER THE FLOOR BEHIND THE LANDING GEAR BULKHEAD. FLAP AND AILERON CABLES INCORRECTLY FITTED TO BOTH LOWER OUTERAND LH AND RH PULLEYS BEHIND THE CABIN DOORS. AILERON CABLE STRANDS WORN. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.

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