SDR NX4R0004BB

Service difficulty report · Control Cable · Diamon DA42

Difficulty date: October 27, 2010
Submitted: October 27, 2010
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N903ER
Make and model: Diamon DA42
Aircraft serial: 42280
Aircraft time: 1,299 hours
System (JASC): 2720 · Rudder Control System
Part: Control Cable
Part number: SF12579
Condition: Frayed
Location: Rudder
Part time: 1,299 hours
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

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE RUDDER CABLE, PILOT'S SIDE, JUST AFT OF THE RUDDER PEDAL WAS FOUND FRAYED, WITH BROKEN STRANDS. THIS CABLE(P/N-SF12579STRECHED)IS EXPOSED JUST FORWARD OF WHERE IT ENTERS THE UPHOLSTERY. THERE IS NO DISSASSEMBLY REQUIRED TO SEE THIS.

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