Service difficulty report · Attach Bracket · Socata TBM700

Difficulty date
February 21, 2006
Submitted
March 22, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N703QD
Make and model
Socata TBM700
Aircraft serial
129
Engine
Pwa PT6A64
Part
Attach Bracket
Part number
T700A5760031020
Condition
Cracked
Location
Ob Lt Wing
Part time
5,659 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 A ROUTINE PHASE INSPECTION, THE LT WING TIP ASSY WAS REMOVED TO FACILITATE FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE AILERON CABLE. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE TIP, THE INSPECTING TECHNICIAN NOTICED A CRACK IN AT THE OB ATTACH POINT. THE BRACKET WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED WITH A 20X MAGNIFYING GLASS WHICH REVEALED NO LESS THAN 6 CRACKS IN THE BRACKET. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL LT AND RT ATTACH BRACKETS BE INSPECTED FOR CRACKS WITH THE WING TIPS REMOVED. (K)

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