Service difficulty report · Torque Tube · Cessna 425

Difficulty date
February 25, 2009
Submitted
February 25, 2009
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N788JL
Make and model
Cessna 425
Aircraft serial
4250202
Aircraft time
8,496 hours, 7,167 cycles
Engine
Pwa PT6*
Part
Torque Tube
Condition
Corroded
Location
Rudder
Part time
8,496 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

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO MFG IAW INSTRUCTIONS STIPULATED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL INSP DOCUMENTS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF THE AIRPLANE. FOUND RUDDER TORQUE TUBE RUSTED DURING INSPECTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION 27-20-04. REPLACED TORQUE TUBE PN 5833011-9.

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