# SDR CA020208002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 8, 2002
- Submitted: March 21, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 7,365 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320E2D
- Propeller: Mcauly 1C160DTM
- System (JASC): [3422 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3422)
- Part: Vane
- Condition: Stuck
- Location: Gyro
- Component: Gyro Horizon, Sigmatek, 235010616
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020208002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) COPPER VANE RUBS AGAINST POT ALUMINUM GYRO CASE CREATING BLACK RESIDUE CAUSING VANE TO STICK.  THIS CAUSES HORIZION TO DIPLAY A PITCH OR ROLL WHEN LEVEL.

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