Service difficulty report · Bellcrank · Cessna A185F

Difficulty date
June 30, 2012
Submitted
July 6, 2012
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3868Q
Make and model
Cessna A185F
Aircraft serial
18502205
Part
Bellcrank
Part number
071230916
Condition
Damaged
Location
Nlg Steering
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 THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND BELLCRANKS TO HAVE VERY ELONGATED HOLES WHERE THE STEEL STEERING SPRINGS HOOK ON TO THE BELLCRANKS. THEY WERE CLOSE TO FAILURE. IT IS A TOUGH PLACE TO INSPECT WITH A MIRROR, BUT A BOROSCOPE MADE IT EASIER.

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