SDR 2013F00004

Service difficulty report · Bracket · Swrngn SA226TC

Difficulty date: January 2, 2013
Submitted: January 2, 2013
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N323BA
Make and model: Swrngn SA226TC
Aircraft serial: TC280
Aircraft time: 23,386 hours, 36,359 cycles
System (JASC): 5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
Part: Bracket
Condition: Cracked
Location: Fuselage
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: U
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

WHILE PERFOMING THE INSPECTION CALLED OUT IN AD 2012-18-01, FOUND THE FOLLOWING CRACKS ON BOTH THE LT AND RT FWD BRACKETS. LT FWD BRACKET CRACKED IN THE UPPER FWD RADIUS -CRACK LENGTH .3750". RIGHT FWD BRACKET CRACKED IN THE UPPER RADIUS - CRACK LENGTH .3750".