Service difficulty report · Rib · Grtlks 2T1A2

Difficulty date
August 31, 2022
Submitted
September 1, 2022
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N530HS
Make and model
Grtlks 2T1A2
Engine
Lyc AEIO360B1G6
Propeller
Mtprop MTV9B
Part
Rib
Part number
61157260447
Part serial
1205
Condition
Cracked
Location
Center Section W
Component
Center Section · Waco · 2T1A2
Component part number
30116100
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
L, 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 INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE OF A GREAT LAKES 2T-1A-2 FUEL TANK, MANUFACTURED BY WACO, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FOUR FORE (PN 61157-2) AND TWO AFT (60447) RIBS IN THE CENTER SECTION WERE EXPERIENCING CRACKING. THESE CRACKS ARE APPROXIMATELY 1 - 1.5 INCHES LONG ALONG THE TOP FLANGE ATTACH POINTS. RIBS ARE CURRENTLY BEING DIAGNOSED, ANALYZED, AND A CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN IS UNDERWAY.