SDR RG42004F00000

Service difficulty report · Attach Bracket · Cessna 182S

Difficulty date: September 20, 2004
Submitted: October 29, 2004
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N63CE
Make and model: Cessna 182S
Aircraft serial: 18280357
Engine: Lyc IO540AB1A5
System (JASC): 5551 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
Part: Attach Bracket
Part number: 07321014
Condition: Cracked
Location: Horizontal Stab
Part time: 1,768 hours
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

PART FOUND CRACKED DURING 100 HR INSPECTION. CRACK LOCATED AT LOWER LT CORNER OF PART, LT BRACKET. RECOMMEND PART OF STRONGER MATERIAL OR DIFFERENT DESIGN. OBTAINING ENGINEERING APPROVAL FRO MFG TO INSTALL HEAVIER DESIGNED PART, VIA FIELD APPROVAL. (FIRST OCCURRENCE, 1600 TT)

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