Service difficulty report · Structure · Cessna 411A

Difficulty date
November 20, 2001
Submitted
May 23, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N333SF
Make and model
Cessna 411A
Aircraft serial
4110260
Engine
Cont GTSIO520C
Part
Structure
Condition
Corroded
Location
Nacelle
Part time
3,788 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

DURING INSPECTION OF THE WING NACELLE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT STRUCTURE CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED UNDER THE TRIM AND CARPETS. UPON REMOVAL OF THE NACELLE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM AND CARPETS SEVER SURFACE CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED. MAJOR SECTION OF THE NACELLE STRUCTURE IN BOTH WINGS WAS DAMAGED BY CORROSION. THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THIS CORROSION WAS THE USE OF TRIM ADHESIVE DIRECTLY ON THE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE. THE TRIM ADHESIVE ACTED LIKE AN ACID ON THE SKINS, RIBS, ANGELS AND BULKHEADS OF THE NACELLE. RECOMMEND ONLY APPROVED ADHESIVES BE USED TO INSTALL TRIM AND CARPETS.

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