SDR 96ZZZX817

Service difficulty report · Connector · Beech 1900C

Difficulty date
December 18, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N521M
Make and model
Beech 1900C
Aircraft serial
UB68
Part
Connector
Part number
MS3126F1210P
Condition
Corroded
Location
Nlg Actuator
Part time
9,100 hours
Component
11238002233
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

CONNECTOR PLUG IS LOCATED UPPER LEFT SIDE OF NOSE WHEELWELL AND IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS AND A GOOD DEAL OF HARNESS MOTION. PINS WERE CORRODED AND WORN CAUSING INTERMITTENT NOSE GEAR UNSAFE INDICATIONS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS CLOSER INSPECTION DURING BEECH DETAIL INSPECTIONS WHICH ALREADY DIRECT TO CHECK CONNECTORS FOR SECURITY AND CONDITION AND WHEN CONDITION IS QUESTIONABLE THEN DISCONNECT, INSPECT AND CLEAN. ENSURE BACKSHELL IS SEALED WELL.

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