# SDR CA991209030

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 10, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Cessna 172I
- Registry model: [Cessna 172I](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172i) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320E2D
- Propeller: Mcauly 1C172MTM
- System (JASC): [2720 · Rudder Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2720)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: 03101965
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Rudder Pedal
- Part time: 5,554 hours
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991209030

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING TAXI, THE PILOT HEARD A SNAP AND COULD NO LONGER EXECUTE RIGHT TURNS.  MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT RUDDER PEDAL RETURN SPRING BROKEN.

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