SDR 97ZZZX878

Service difficulty report · Channel · Dhav DHC2MK1

Difficulty date
January 28, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N692F
Make and model
Dhav DHC2MK1
Aircraft serial
1407
Part
Channel
Part number
C2FS4045A
Condition
Cracked
Location
Fin Attach
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

ON VERTICAL FIN ATTACH REINFORCEMENT CHANNEL, THE BOLT HOLES THAT ARE USED TO SECURE RUDDER HINGE CASTING C2FS3705ND WERE FOUND TO HAVE CRACKS RADIATING FROM THEM. LACK OF A CONTROL SURFACE LOCK AND HIGH WINDS OVER WINTER MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO CRACKING.