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Service difficulty report · Bolt · Emb EMB120RT

Difficulty date
April 27, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N238AS
Make and model
Emb EMB120RT
Aircraft serial
120053
Part
Bolt
Part number
12026749001
Condition
Corroded
Location
Entry Door
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 ATLANTIC SOUTHEAST AIRLINES 'C' CHECK TASK CARD C-95, RUST WAS NOTED AT THE AFT HINGE OF THE PASS/CREW ENTRANCE DOOR. THE DOOR WAS REMOVED AND THE ATTACHMENT BOLT WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEVERE PITTING CORROSION. THE BOLT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE. RECOMMEND BOLT REMOVAL AND INSPECTIONS ON 'C' CHECK INTERVALS.

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