# SDR CA030103011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 23, 2002
- Submitted: January 21, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 550
- Registry model: [Cessna 550](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-550) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 4,388 hours
- Engine: Pwa JT15D4
- System (JASC): [5751 · Ailerons](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5751)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 55240051
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Aileron
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030103011

## Discrepancy

(CAN) TWO OF THE BALANCE WEIGHT ATTACHMENT SCREW HOLE HAD 1/2 INCH CRACKS STARTING FROM UNDER THE SCREW HEADS.

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