Service difficulty report · Hinge Bracket · Beech 76

Difficulty date
July 22, 2008
Submitted
September 18, 2008
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6638D
Make and model
Beech 76
Aircraft serial
ME268
Engine
Lyc O360*
Part
Hinge Bracket
Part number
10516000015
Condition
Corroded
Location
Lt Wing Te Flap
Part time
9,976 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

LT FLAP OB HINGE BRACKET, SEVERE CORROSION AT IB AND OB SUPPORT RIBS, WHERE HINGE BRACKET PIN FLAP. UNABLE TO PERFORM VISUAL INSPECTION OF AREA AS DAMAGE IS CONCEALED INSIDE OF SKIN. (K)

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