Service difficulty report · Hinge · Cessna T210J

Difficulty date
February 1, 2004
Submitted
February 3, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2271R
Make and model
Cessna T210J
Aircraft serial
T2100421
Engine
Cont IO520*
System (JASC)
5200 · Doors
Part
Hinge
Part number
125083912
Condition
Worn
Location
Alt Air Door
Part time
2,230 hours
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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What was found

THE ORIGINAL HINGE MFG OF ALUMINUM WORE OUT AND DROPPED PIECES IN THE INTAKE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TURBOCHARGER. SERIOUS DAMAGE WAS AVOIDED BY A TIMELY INSPECTION. THE NEW SUPPLIED PART IS STAINLESS STEEL WITH A HINGE PIN SECURED BY CRIMPING. THIS AREA IS DIFFICULT TO INSPECT ROUTINELY, AND ALL HINGES SHOULD BE CHANGED TO STEEL.

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