SDR 95ZZZX5739

Service difficulty report · Bracket · Cessna 340A

Difficulty date
August 21, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N21234
Make and model
Cessna 340A
Aircraft serial
340A1207
Part
Bracket
Part number
52501014
Condition
Screws Loose
Location
Nacelle
Part time
1,400 hours
Stage of operation
IN
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

NACELLE BRACKET SCREWS WORKED LOOSE CAUSING THE BRACKET TO CHAFE ON THE SKIN AND STIFFENER WHICH, IN TURN, CAUSED THE SKIN TO CRACK. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS CHECKING THESE SCREWS ON A 25-50 HOUR BASIS. THIS IS THE SECOND AIRCRAFT FOUND WITH THIS CONDITION, BOTH REQUIRING REPAIR.

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