# SDR AU970100

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 22, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 208
- Registry model: [Cessna 208](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A114
- System (JASC): [2730 · Elevator Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2730)
- Part: Torque Tube
- Part number: 26340171
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Elevator Control
- 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/AU970100

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LH ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY TORQUE TUBE CRACKED LONGITUDINALLY THROUGH RIVET HOLE 60MM (2.36IN) FROM INBOARD END - CORROSION FOUND BETWEEN TUBE AND END FITTING WHICH CAUSED THE TUBE TO EXPAND AND CRACK - SUSPECT INADEQUATE TREATMENT DURING ASSEMBLY - AIRCRAFT OPERATES AS A FLOAT PLANE IN A SALT LADEN ENVIRONMENT

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