SDR 96ZZZX1933

Service difficulty report · Control Cable · Beech A36

Difficulty date
March 5, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N999PL
Make and model
Beech A36
Aircraft serial
E2577
Part
Control Cable
Part number
R365240795
Condition
Broke
Location
Rt Rudder
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

RIGHT RUDDER CABLE BROKE IN TAIL SECTION AT THE LAST PULLEY. APPARENTLY, THE CABLE HAD BEEN ROUTED INCORRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY. THE ROUTING OF THIS CABLE AT THE PULLEY IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE UNDER NORMAL INSPECTION CONDITIONS. THERE WAS NEVER ANY CONTROL PROBLEM OF THE ELEVATOR. THIS WAS FOUND DURING A PRE-FLIGHT. SPECIAL INSPECTION SHOULD BE DEVELOPED FOR THIS PULLEY.

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