SDR 97ZZZX600

Service difficulty report · Truss Mount · Swrngn SA227*

Difficulty date: January 14, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Swrngn SA227*
System (JASC): 7120 · Engine Mount Section
Part: Truss Mount
Part number: 2762114083
Condition: Not Welded
Location: Eng Upper Aft
Stage of operation: IN
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

INSP OF FAIRCHILD MDL SA227, TPE331 ENG MOUNT TRUSS REVEALED AREA UNDER PLATE OR UPPER AFT MOUNT NOT WELDED. PLATE P/N 27-62114-073/074 ATTACHES TO TUBES 27-62114-019 AND -023. NO CRACK NOTED BUT SUBMITTER NOW INSPECTS ALL MOUNTS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE WELDED IN THIS AREA. HAVE NOTED CRACKS ON PRIOR MOUNTS AND HAVE FILED M OR D'S ON THEM. NOTE STAMP FROM MANUFACTURE IS EITHER WSA5 OR WSA6 ON ALL THOSE WE HAVE SEEN THE PROBLEM ON.