Service difficulty report · Torque Tube · Beech B200

Difficulty date
October 5, 2005
Submitted
October 18, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6182A
Make and model
Beech B200
Aircraft serial
BB1484
Engine
Pwa PT6*
Part
Torque Tube
Part number
1016100195
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Elevator
Part time
3,808 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

FOUND LT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE MOUNTING FLANGE FROM TUBE ASSY TO ELEVATOR RIVETS WORKING LOOSE, ALLOWING THE LT ELEVATOR TO HAVE 1.5 INCHES OF PLAY. THIS WAS FOUND DURING A 400 HOUR LUBRICATION AND INSPECTION. RECOMMENDATION TO PREVENT RECURRENCE, USE SOLID RIVET NOT BLIND RIVET. (K)

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