# SDR N3XR202507090002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 26, 2025
- Submitted: July 9, 2025
- Operation: General aviation
- Filed by: [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc, repair station N3XR816N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/N3XR816N/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-inc.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft: [N413ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N413ER), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172S
- Registry model: [Cessna 172S](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172s) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 172S12640
- Aircraft time: 3,587 hours
- System (JASC): [5540 · Rudder Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5540)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 05311031
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Zone 300
- Part time: 3,587 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3XR202507090002

## Discrepancy

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LOWER PORTION AROUND EACH CORNER BETWEEN RIVET HOLES

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