SDR 2012FA0000281

Service difficulty report · Control Cable · Cessna 208B

Difficulty date: May 7, 2012
Submitted: May 7, 2012
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Cessna 208B
System (JASC): 2750 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
Part: Control Cable
Part number: 2660001105
Condition: Frayed
Location: Te Flaps
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 ROUTING INSPECTION, FOUND FLAP CABLE WHICH RUNS FROM THE INNER BELLCRANCK TO THE OUTER END OF THE FLAP, FRAYED AT THE CONNECTION TO THE FAIRLEAD. CABLE WAS BROKEN FOR ABOUT 30 PERCENT. CABLE WAS ORIGINAL. FROM SLIP MARK THE CABLE HAD NOT SLIPPED.

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