SDR 97ZZZX4290

Service difficulty report · Control Cable · Cessna 550

Difficulty date
September 4, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4614N
Make and model
Cessna 550
Aircraft serial
5500659
Part
Control Cable
Part number
1455077645
Condition
Mismanufactured
Location
Aileron
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
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 CABLE INSPECTION, THE AILERON CABALE WHICH RUNS THROUGH THE FUSELAGE WAS FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN STRANDS. UPON RECEIPT OF THE NEW CABLE, FOUND THE TERMINAL END WAS INCORRECT (CLEVIS TYPE INSTEAD OF 'EYE' TYPE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED 4 OTHER CABLES WERE FOUND IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

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