SDR 20001108SH038

Service difficulty report · Pin · Cessna 208B

Difficulty date: September 18, 2000
Submitted: November 8, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N806BF
Make and model: Cessna 208B
Aircraft serial: 208B0806
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Pin
Condition: Sheared
Location: Cargo Tie Down
Stage of operation: UK
How discovered: O
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

THE ROLL PIN THAT HOLDS THE LOCK MECHANISM FOR THE CARGO TIE-DOWN FITTING, PN 22555-71, SHEARED CAUSING THE CARGO STRAP TO COME LOOSE AND THE LOAD TO SHIFT. THE LOAD SHIFT CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT IN QUESTION TO FALL ONTO THE TAIL TIE-DOWN AFTER THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. (X)

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