Service difficulty report · Bungee · Cessna 172RG

Difficulty date
July 30, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172RG
Engine
Lyc O360F1A6
Propeller
Mcauly B2D34C220
Part
Bungee
Part number
24670036
Condition
Failed
Location
Nlg Steering
Part time
5,100 hours
Component
24670036
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
F
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, THE RUDDER PEDALS JAMMED IN THE FULL LEFT POSITION. CONTINUED CLIMB TO ALTITUDE AND WAS ABLE TO UNJAM THE PEDALS. CARRIED OUT NORMAL LANDING. ON GROUND AND STOPPED PEDALS JAMMED IN FULL LEFT POSITION. THE STEERING BUNGEE SHAFT BROKEN AND PULLED APART. REPLACED.

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