# SDR AU980862

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 14, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172F
- Registry model: [Cessna 172F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O300D
- Propeller: Mcauly 1C172EM
- System (JASC): [5711 · Wing Spar](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5711)
- Part: Spar
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Wing
- 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/AU980862

## Discrepancy

(AUS) WING REAR SPAR CRACKED IN WEB RADIUS. THE CRACK WAS CONFIRMED USING DYE PENETRANT NDI.  PART TOTAL CYCLES:  5,343.

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