# SDR CA090825001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 24, 2009
- Submitted: October 23, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 550
- Registry model: [Cessna 550](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-550) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 6,558 hours
- Engine: Pwa JT15D4
- System (JASC): [2730 · Elevator Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2730)
- Part: Control Cable
- Condition: Dislodged
- Location: Elevator Trim
- 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/CA090825001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE ELEV TRIM CABLE AT SOME TIME HAS WORN THE TAILCONE SKIN OPENING. A SIMILAR PROBLEM WAS FOUND ON C550-0700 AND MFG ISSUED A REPAIR FOR THIS CONDITION. THE SAME REPAIR WAS USED TO RECTIFY THE ISSUE ON THIS ACFT.

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