SDR 96ZZZX3733

Service difficulty report · Actuator · Israel 1124

Difficulty date
July 12, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N317MB
Make and model
Israel 1124
Aircraft serial
432
Part
Actuator
Condition
Shaft Sheared
Location
Pitch Trim
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 600-HOUR ROUTINE INSPECTION, NOTED A PORTION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS STRIKING THE FUSELAGE AND CAUSING PAINT DAMAGE. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THE PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR SHAFT HAD SHEARED. THE PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR IS ATTACHED TO THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WITH 2 ROD END SHAFTS. PRESENTLY, THERE IS NO LIFE-LIMIT ON THIS PART.

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