# SDR CA980421026

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 16, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 180B
- Registry model: [Cessna 180B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O470K
- Propeller: Mcauly 2A34C66
- System (JASC): [6111 · Propeller Blade Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6111)
- Part: Nut
- Part number: C4902
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Blade
- Part time: 356 hours
- 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/CA980421026

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION.  BLADE RETAINING NUT WAS FOUND CRACKED.  THE FAILURE OF THE RETAINING NUT COULD CAUSE BLADE SEPARATION.

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