# SDR NX4R0004BB

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 27, 2010
- Submitted: October 27, 2010
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N903ER
- Make and model: Diamon DA 42
- Registry model: [Diamon DA 42](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-42) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 42280
- Aircraft time: 1,299 hours
- System (JASC): [2720 · Rudder Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2720)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NX4R0004BB

## Discrepancy

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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