Service difficulty report · Bulkhead · Cessna 172L

Difficulty date
July 10, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172L
Engine
Lyc O320E2D
Propeller
Mcauly 1C160CTM
Part
Bulkhead
Condition
Worn
Location
Bs 8.12 - 124
Part time
2,793 hours
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 THE INSPECTION ON REMOVAL OF THE FLOOR INSPECTION COVERS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RUDDER AND ELEVATOR CABLES HAD BEEN RIDING ON AND CUTTING THE BULKHEADS BELOW THE FLOOR FROM STA 8.12 TO STA 124.00. CABLES REMOVED AND INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE SERVICEABLE. WEAR AREAS OF BULKHEAD REPAIRED.

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