Service difficulty report · Spar · Cessna 172P

Difficulty date
March 28, 2012
Submitted
September 14, 2015
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172P
Aircraft time
14,718 hours
Engine
Lyc O320D2J
Part
Spar
Part number
053200198
Condition
Cracked
Location
Horizontal Stab
Part time
14,859 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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

(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE HORIZONTAL STAB HAD CRACKS FOUND FROM THE CENTER LIGHTNING HOLE. THE SB SEB94-8 DOUBLER HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED ON THIS. THESE CRACKS ARE EASILY VISIBLE WHEN THE SIDE FAIRINGS ARE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. THE STABILIZER WILL HAVE THE NEW SPAR WITH DOUBLER INSTALLED.

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