Service difficulty report · Extinguisher · Cessna 182N

Difficulty date
February 9, 2014
Submitted
March 12, 2015
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 182N
Aircraft time
6,143 hours
Engine
Cont TSIO520C
Propeller
Mcauly D3A34C401
Part
Extinguisher
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Cabin
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

CABIN FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOUND TO BE POORLY SECURED TO CABIN FLOOR. PK STYLE SHEET METAL SCREWS FASTENING MOUNT TO LIGHT ALUMINUM FLOOR. WEEK INSTALLATION UNABLE TO WITHSTAND "G" LOADS IN ANY NORMAL AXIS.

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