SDR 96ZZZX2758

Service difficulty report · Bellcrank · Cessna 340A

Difficulty date
May 9, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6829K
Make and model
Cessna 340A
Aircraft serial
340A1233
Part
Bellcrank
Part number
53608014
Condition
Bearing Failed
Location
Elev Fs 360.2
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 ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND EXCESSIVE SIDE-PLAY IN ELEVATOR BELLCRANK ASSY, FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND BEARING AT FAULT. REMOVAL OF BELLCRANK REVEALED BENT BOLT WHICH ADDED DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING ASSY. SUSPECT CAUSE COULD BE NOT USING ELEVATOR CONTROL LOCK IN WINDY CONDITIONS.

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