On 2008-02-19 17:14:55 -0800, "Robert M. Gary" said:

On Feb 19, 5:12*pm, wrote:

Hey thanks, I will convey that info in terms of a question to the FBO
and see what they say. I'm sure other pilots have noted this weirdness
as well.

Remember that the FBO's CFIs are probably flying this plane more often
than solo renters. I would be surprised if the FBO doesn't already
know. Either they are waiting on the part, waiting for the next 100
hours, or waiting for someone to crash as a result of this.

-robert

The plane is not airworthy if this is the condition. I doubt that the
CFIs are aware of it. Even if they were, they might not report it
because they don't want the plane taken off the line for repairs.

A broken rudder bar spring can cause the rudder to jamb in a spin
recovery. After that there is no way to recover from the spin. Pushing
on the rudder harder just jambs it harder.

See here for a related accident report:

http://www.tsb.gc.ca/en/reports/air/...4/a98q0114.asp
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