# SDR AU960196

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 11, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Vert Stab Struct
- 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/AU960196

## Discrepancy

(AUS) VERTICAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE SKIN PN 0531006-96 AND LEADING  EDGE RIB PN 0531006-5 CORRODED IN AREA WHERE MASKED BY DORSAL FINSKIN - SUSPECT CAUSED BY INADEQUATE PROTECTION AND PROCEDURES  DURING PAINT STRIPPING - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR - SEE MDR 96/0195 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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