SDR 96ZZZX1109

Service difficulty report · Bulkhead · Cessna 402B

Difficulty date
February 21, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3131K
Make and model
Cessna 402B
Aircraft serial
402B0248
Part
Bulkhead
Part number
0823400109
Condition
Cracked
Location
Tip Tank Attach
Part time
6,800 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

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE LT WING TIP FUEL TANK ATTACH BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED TWO INCHES OUTBOARD OF THE WING ATTACH BOLT. SUBMITTER STATED THIS CONDITION GOING UNREPAIRED, WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF WING TIP FUEL TANK AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT.

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