Service difficulty report · Leaf Spring · Cessna 150C

Difficulty date
December 14, 2012
Submitted
December 20, 2012
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1901Z
Make and model
Cessna 150C
Aircraft serial
15059701
Aircraft time
6,913 hours
Engine
Cont O200*
Part
Leaf Spring
Part number
04411631
Condition
Fractured
Location
Mlg
Part time
6,913 hours
Stage of operation
LD
How discovered
O
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

LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FRACTURED & FAILED ON LANDING AT MID-POINT OF LEAF SPRING. SEVERE CORROSION NOTED ON LEAF SPRING SURFACES. CORROSION PRESENT IN INNER SURFACE OF FRACTURE. LEAF SPRINGS COATED WITH INCORRECT PRIMER (ZINC CHROMATE) AND NOT PAINTED WITH PROTECTIVE POLYURETHANE TOP COAT. SALT WATER ENVIRONMENT.

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