Service difficulty report · Bracket · Univar 415C

Difficulty date
August 9, 2003
Submitted
September 9, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N87055
Make and model
Univar 415C
Aircraft serial
228
Engine
Cont C8512
Propeller
Mcauly 1A90CF
Part
Bracket
Part number
13034
Condition
Corroded
Location
Lt Wing
Part time
3,970 hours
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

REMOVED AND REPLACED (2) ANGLE BRACKETS IN LT WING WALKWAY THAT WERE ATTACHED TO THE RIB. THESE WERE FOUND CORRODED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF INSPECTION PANELS BEING INSTALLED TO COMPLY WITH AD 02-26-02. IT APPEARED WATER HAD BECOME TRAPPED INSIDE TRAILING EDGE OF WALKBOX AND CORROSION HAD SET IN. THE RIB WAS NOT AFFECTED. AIRCRAFT NEEDS SMALL DRAIN HOLE IN THIS AREA FOR DRAINAGE.