SDR 96ZZZX811

Service difficulty report · Bellcrank · Cessna 441

Difficulty date
December 12, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2628M
Make and model
Cessna 441
Aircraft serial
4410151
Part
Bellcrank
Part number
57423081
Condition
Twisted
Location
Nlg Steering
Part time
1,881 hours
Stage of operation
TX
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

CREW REPORTED LACK OF STEERING AUTHORITY TO THE LEFT. INSPECTION SHOWED STEERING BELLCRANK BENT AND TWISTED. STEERING LIMIT 'TATTLE TALE' FITTING WAS INTACT. PILOT REPORTED IT GOT WORSE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. FINALLY, COULD NOT HOLD A HEADING ON THE TAXIWAY.

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