# SDR AU981309

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 9, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 550
- Registry model: [Cessna 550](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-550) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa JT15D4
- System (JASC): [2750 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2750)
- Part: Rod
- Part number: ARBL3E
- Condition: Broke
- Location: Te Flap
- 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/AU981309

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RIGHT FLAP INBOARD ACTUATING ROD FORWARD ROD END BROKEN THROUGH THREADED SECTION IN AREA OF LOCKNUT.  SUBMITTER SUSPECTED CAUSED BY OVERTORQUE OF THE LOCKNUT AND/OR FLAPS SLIGHTLY OUT OF RIG.

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