SDR 97ZZZX5106

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Cessna 421C

Difficulty date
November 20, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
WIWR604K
Westwind School of Aeronautics Phoenix LLC
Aircraft
N2656B
Make and model
Cessna 421C
Aircraft serial
421C0711
Part
Fitting
Part number
50350053
Condition
Cracked
Location
Lt Elevator
Part time
4,500 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

DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE END FITTING ON THE LT ELEVATOR WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE HOLE FOR THE TAPERED PIN. IT APPEARS THE END FITTING HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE. SUBMITTER STATED THE USE OF PROPER TORQUE WHEN INSTALLING THE TAPERED PINS WOULD PREVENT CRACKS AT THE PIN HOLE FROM OCCURRING.

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