SDR 96ZZZX2954

Service difficulty report · Spar · Beech A35

Difficulty date
May 21, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8426A
Make and model
Beech A35
Aircraft serial
D1863
System (JASC)
5711 · Wing Spar
Part
Spar
Part number
35410158
Condition
Corroded
Location
Aft Carry Thru
Part time
4,505 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 ANNUAL INSPECTION, MECHANIC BEGAN TO REPAIR FLOORBOARD UNDER FUSELAGE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK. UPON REMOVAL OF AUXILIARY FUEL TANK AND FLOORBOARD, DISCOVERED THE REAR CARRY-THROUGH SPAR WAS CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR. MECHANIC NOTES THAT ACCESS TO THIS AREA FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. MECHANIC SUGGESTS INSTALLATION OF INSPECTION PANELS IN THIS AREA TO ALLOW VISUAL INSPECTION CAPABILITIES OF REAR CARRY-THROUGH SPAR AFT FACE.

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