SDR 96ZZZX887

Service difficulty report · Skin · Bnorm BN2A26

Difficulty date: January 15, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N9995A
Make and model: Bnorm BN2A26
Aircraft serial: 897
System (JASC): 5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Corroded
Location: Elevator
Part time: 4,000 hours
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

INSPECTED ELEVATOR AND TABS IAW SB 190 AND SB 142. STRIPPED PAINT ON ALL HORIZONTAL TAIL FEATHERS. FOUND NUMEROUS POINTS OF CORROSION. IT EXTENDED INSIDE WHERE NOT VISIBLE FOR NORMAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES. RIBS, REAR STRINGER, SKIN PIECES. ALL HAD CORROSION HIDDEN UNDER APPLIED PREVENTATIVE PRIMER. INSPECTION CAN ONLY BE ACCOMPLISHED BY DISASSEMBLY. VERTICAL INSPECTED PREVIOUSLY, NO CORROSION.