# SDR CA970904019

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 6, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Helio H-295
- Registry model: [Helio H-295](https://openairdocs.org/model/helio-h-295) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc GO480G1A6
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3Z201
- System (JASC): [5541 · Rudder, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5541)
- Part: Cap
- Part number: 3910215004
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder
- Part time: 2,165 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970904019

## Discrepancy

(CAN) A.B.S. PLASTIC RUDDER CAP CRACKED CLEAR THROUGH OVER THE HINGE LINE WEAKENING THE STRUCTUAL STRENGTH OF THE LEAD BALLAST SUPPORTING RIB, COULD DEVELOP  A SERIOUS FLUTTER CONDITION OF THE RUDDER.  REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL STYLE FIBERGLASS CAP.

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