SDR 97ZZZX1857

Service difficulty report · Tube · Beech 58

Difficulty date
March 28, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3270J
Make and model
Beech 58
Aircraft serial
TH1770
Part
Tube
Part number
0024100341
Condition
Scored
Location
Rudder Pedal
Part time
265 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

THE RUDDER PEDAL BELLCRANK INTERCONNECT TUBE WAS SCORED ENTIRELY THROUGH THE TUBE WALL BY A 1 INCH LONG PK TYPE UPHOLSTERY SCREW USED TO SECURE THE PILOT'S KICKPLATE TO THE FLOOR BOARD. REPLACED TUBE. NEW SCREW INSTALLED NO LONGER THAN .75 INCH. SUBMITTER STATED BE SURE TO USE SCREWS .75 INCH LONG OR SHORTER.

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