Service difficulty report · Eyebolt · Cessna 170B

Difficulty date
November 29, 2001
Submitted
December 18, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4669C
Make and model
Cessna 170B
Aircraft serial
25613
Engine
Lyc O340*
Part
Eyebolt
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Fuselage
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

FLOAT EQUIPPED, LIFTING EYES WERE INSTALLED IN THE WRONG POSITION. RESULTING IN DRILLING THROUGH THE MAIN FORWARD WING SPAR AND LEAVING APPROXIMATELY EDGE DISTANCE. BETWEEN THE FORWARD SPAR ATTACH BOLT AND EDGE OF SPAR. (EYES SHOULD BE INSIDE CABIN TOP RIVET LINE) (K)

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