# SDR CA980325032

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 9, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172K
- Registry model: [Cessna 172K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172k) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [5541 · Rudder, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5541)
- Part: Spar
- Part number: 053100669
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder
- Component: 053100681
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980325032

## Discrepancy

(CAN) RUDDER SKIN WRINKLED ON RIGHT SIDE APPROX 1.5 INCHES ABOVE LOWER HINGE POINT.  0.5 INCH CRACK IN RIGHT SIDE OF FORWARD SPAR.  REPLACED.

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