Cessna 177RG Cardinal — Other Documents

This document is a report detailing an incident involving a Cessna 177RG Cardinal aircraft, registration D-EEDM, which made an emergency landing due to a failure in the landing gear system. The report outlines the flight history, crew information, aircraft details, and the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the pilot's actions and the subsequent investigation findings. It highlights the importance of adhering to maintenance recommendations, particularly regarding the landing gear actuator rod end, which was identified as a critical failure point. The report serves as a safety reminder for operators of the Cessna 177RG and emphasizes the need for compliance with service information letters issued by the manufacturer.

• Aircraft Model: Cessna 177RG
• Maximum Weight: 1,220 kg
• Total Flight Hours of Pilot: 663 h
• Flight Hours on Type: 250 h
• Incident Date: 11 August 2012