SDR V5MR198Y2

Service difficulty report · Bumper Block · Cirrus SR20

Difficulty date
September 24, 2001
Submitted
February 1, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2014Y
Make and model
Cirrus SR20
Aircraft serial
1078
Engine
Cont IO360*
Part
Bumper Block
Part number
12936001
Condition
Deteriorated
Location
Nlg
Part time
344 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

REBOUND BUMPERS, QTY 2, FOUND VERY DETERIORATED UNDER NORMAL USE. THEY WERE IN SERVICE FOR 344.4 HOURS IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR. THE AIRCRAFT IS OPERATED AS PART OF A CLUB AND SEES MANY TAKEOFF AND LANDING CYCLES. THE DETERIORATION COULD BE DUE TO INTERACTION WITH ENGINE SOLVENTS AND/OR HEAT.

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