Service difficulty report · Attach Bracket · Socata TBM700

Difficulty date
February 21, 2006
Submitted
March 22, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N701QD
Make and model
Socata TBM700
Aircraft serial
126
Engine
Pwa PT6A64
Part
Attach Bracket
Part number
T700A5760031001
Condition
Cracked
Location
Ob Wing Assy
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 6000 HOUR INSPECTION, THE LT AND RT WING TIP ASSEMBLIES WERE REMOVED TO FACILITATE FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE AILERON SYSTEM. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE TIPS THE INSPECTING TECHNICIAN NOTED CRACKS IN BOTH THE LT AND RT AILERON OB ATTACH POINTS. THE BRACKET WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED WITH A 10X MAGNIFYING GLASS WHICH CONFIRMED CRACKS IN BOTH THE BRACKETS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL LT AND RT ATTACH BRACKETS BE INSPECTED FOR CRACK WITH THE WING TIPS REMOVED. LT BRACKET (PN T700A5760031000) ( RT BRACKET (PN T700A5760031001) (K)

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