SDR 96ZZZX5364

Service difficulty report · Support · Beech C90A

Difficulty date: September 25, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N301ER
Make and model: Beech C90A
Aircraft serial: LJ1286
System (JASC): 3211 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
Part: Support
Part number: 9012006092
Condition: Cracked
Location: Rt Mlg Otbd
Part time: 2,833 hours
Component: 901200602
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 PHASE INSPECTION, RT MLG RETRACT CLYINDER SUPPORT BRACKETS (ONE INBOARD, ONE OUTBOARD) WERE FOUND CRACKED 50 PERCENT OF THEIR LENGTH. DURING LANDING GEAR RETRACT TEST ON JACKS, CRACKS WERE OBSERVED OPENING WIDE. AIRCRAFT SENT TO DEALERSHIP MAINTENANCE SHOP FOR REPAIR.

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