SDR 97ZZZX2796

Service difficulty report · Angle · Cessna 402C

Difficulty date
April 27, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N2616D
Make and model
Cessna 402C
Aircraft serial
402C0115
Part
Angle
Part number
521304021
Condition
Failed
Location
Nose Structure
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

DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION OF NOSE WHEELWELL UPPER AREA, LEFT ANGLE WAS DISCOVERED BROKEN CAUSING DAMAGE TO ADJACENT PANELS AND STRUCTURE. IT APPEARED ANGLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED WITH A SPLICE. HOWEVER, SPLICED AREA FAILED. ANGLE WAS REPLACED AND STRUCTURE REPAIRED. DUE TO HEAVY 'GEAR LOAD' IN THIS AREA, RECOMMEND INSTALLING NEW PARTS RATHER THAN REPAIRING OLD PARTS.

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