# SDR NX4R2012031900031

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 19, 2012
- Submitted: March 21, 2012
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N442ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N442ER), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172S
- Registry model: [Cessna 172S](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172s) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 172S10496
- Aircraft time: 4,385 hours
- System (JASC): [2701 · Control Column Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2701)
- Part: Shaft
- Part number: 05600595
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Control Column
- Part time: 4,385 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/NX4R2012031900031

## Discrepancy

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION,  CONTROL COLUMN SHAFT WAS SIGNIFICANTLY WORN AT THE 6 O'CLOCK POSITION WHERE IT EXITS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IT RIDES ON A BUSHED SURFACE.

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