Service difficulty report · Clevis · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
October 12, 2004
Submitted
August 12, 2005
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N9390E
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft serial
17272243
Engine
Lyc O320*
Part
Clevis
Part number
MS203922C11
Condition
Worn
Location
Seat Pin
Component
Seatback · Cessna
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

FIELD EXP HAS SHOWN DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD IS NOT JUST FOR THE RAILS INSP THE ENTIRE SEAT TOO! HAVE SEEN MS203922C11 CLEVIS PINS WORN TO .030. IF BOTH PINS FAIL, THE SEAT BACK WILL RECLINE ANOTHER 60 DEGREES OR GO FLAT RESULTING IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT. (K)

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