# SDR CA131023008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 21, 2013
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 9,386 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320D2G
- Propeller: Mcauly 1C160DTM
- System (JASC): [3250 · Landing Gear Steering System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3250)
- Part: Collar
- Part number: 07430118
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nlg Steering
- Part time: 9,328 hours
- 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/CA131023008

## Discrepancy

(CAN) NOSEGEAR STEERING COLLAR DISCOVERED CRACKED DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION. CRACK THROUGH MAIN COLLAR AT FORWARD GREASE FITTING.  SUSPECT OVER STEERING BY GROUND TUG.

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