SDR 97ZZZX2918

Service difficulty report · Angle · Cessna 150M

Difficulty date
June 9, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N66221
Make and model
Cessna 150M
Aircraft serial
15075929
Part
Angle
Part number
05233091
Condition
Corroded
Location
Rt Wing Spar
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 ANNUAL INSPECTION, INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND IN ANGLE REINFORCEMENT AT RT WING SPAR BUTT WHERE SPAR BOLTS TO FUSELAGE SPAR CARRY-THROUGH. DIFFICULT AREA TO INSPECT WITHOUT REMOVAL OF COCKPIT HEADLINER. SUBMITTER STATED IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT WHEN MANUFACTURED. RECOMMENDATION: AGING AIRCRAFT REQUIRE MORE DETAILED INSPECTION IN DIFFICULT TO SEE AREAS. SIDE NOTE: A PAIR OF PLIERS WERE FOUND INSIDE A VOID IN THE RIGHT WING. RUST OF PLIERS INDICATE IT HAD BEEN THERE A LONG TIME.

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