# SDR CA081009002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 18, 2008
- Submitted: November 3, 2008
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 4,777 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320E2D
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Switch
- Part number: S16612
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Te Flap
- Part time: 5,911 hours
- Stage of operation: AP
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081009002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE FLAP SWITCH SHOULD SPRING BACK TO OFF POSITION WHEN PRESSURE IS RELEASED. THE PILOT SELECTED 20° OF FLAP TOOK PRESSURE OFF SWITCH BUT THE FLAPS EXTENDED TO 40° NEW SWITCH INSTALLED.

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