Service difficulty report · Rib · Cessna A185E

Difficulty date
June 18, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna A185E
Propeller
Mcauly D2A34C58
Part
Rib
Part number
07326116
Condition
Cracked
Location
Horiz Stab
Part time
5,596 hours
Component
Cessna
Stage of operation
IN
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 A 100 HOUR INSPECTION, HORIZONTAL STABILIZER RIB P/N 0732611 WAS FOUND CRACKED. WITH THE STABILIZER REMOVED FOR REPAIR, EIGHT (8) NOSE RIBS WERE FOUND CRACKED OR CRUSHED. SUBMITTER STATES THAT THIS AREA IS DIFFICULT TO INSPECT WITH THE STABILIZER INSTALLED.

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