SDR 97ZZZX2351

Service difficulty report · Hinge Cap · Beech 58

Difficulty date: May 9, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N102DC
Make and model: Beech 58
Aircraft serial: TH867
System (JASC): 5720 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Hinge Cap
Part number: 00011001316
Condition: Worn
Location: Rt Wing
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

RT WING, SPAR, LOWER, FORWARD, INBOARD - FOUND SEVERAL WORKING RIVETS WITH HEAVY BLACK STREAKING AFT OF THE RIVET HEADS. FURTHER INSEPCTION REVEALED LEADING EDGE HINGE PIN SEVERELY WORN. REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF SPAR ASSY AND LEADING EDGE HARDWARE ASSY. SUSPECTED PROP IMBALANCE OVER LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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