# SDR SW15200112285

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 16, 2001
- Submitted: June 5, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N49780](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49780), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 15281314
- System (JASC): [5541 · Rudder, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5541)
- Part: Spar
- Part number: 04330106
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder
- Part time: 4,684 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/SW15200112285

## Discrepancy

CRACK IN UPPER LIGHTING HOLE, UNDER THE TOP HINGE, IN THE LEADING EDGE RUDDER SKIN/SPAR.  TO PREVENT RECURRANCE, REMOVE OR ELEMINATE LIGHTING HOLE IN NEW OR REPLACEMENT PARTS.

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