Service difficulty report · Flap · Cessna R182

Difficulty date
June 27, 2001
Submitted
August 7, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna R182
Engine
Lyc O540J3C5
Propeller
Mcauly B2D34C214
Part
Flap
Part number
052390134
Condition
Damaged
Location
Trailing Edge Fl
Part time
4,650 cycles
Component
Trailing Edge Fl
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
F
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(AUS) RH TRAILING EDGE FLAP TOP AND BOTTOM SKINS, LEADING EDGE SKIN AND SPAR DAMAGED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY THEINBOARD FORWARD FLAP ROLLER JAMMING DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THEFLAP TRACK AND ROLLERS.

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