SDR 96ZZZX5718

Service difficulty report · Rib · Beech 58

Difficulty date
October 8, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4494A
Make and model
Beech 58
Aircraft serial
TH30
Part
Rib
Part number
95110026603
Condition
Cracked
Location
Ws 45 Lt
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 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND LT WING STA 45 RIB ASSY HAS 3 CRACKS ALONG UPPER SKIN RIVET ROW ON RIB, 1 PULLED RIVET AT FORWARD LOWER CORNER ATTACH TO SPAR. RIB IS DEFORMED IN THE CENTER AREA AT RIB. AILERON TRIM CABLES WEARING HOLES IN RIB. SUSPECT CAUSE POSSIBLE HARD LANDING. SUBMITTER STATED CLOSER INSP OF THESE AREAS.

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