Service difficulty report · Strap · Cessna 172K

Difficulty date
August 21, 2002
Submitted
September 6, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172K
Engine
Lyc O320E2D
Propeller
Amtr C8289
Part
Strap
Part number
05235221
Condition
Broken
Location
Fuel Storage
Part time
7,678 cycles
Component
Fuel Storage
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(AUS) LH FUEL TANK REAR STRAP ASSEMBLY LOOSE. RH FUEL TANK REAR STRAP ASSEMBLY BROKEN NEAR THE SCREW END. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW CESSNA CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS PROGRAM 28-30-01.

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