SDR 98ZZZX2451

Service difficulty report · Bellcrank · Cessna 401

Difficulty date
June 17, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N2GE
Make and model
Cessna 401
Aircraft serial
4010088
Part
Bellcrank
Part number
08421042
Condition
Failed
Location
Nlg Actuator
Part time
6,623 hours
Stage of operation
TX
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

WHILE TAXIING IN, THE PILOT HEARD A 'POPPING' NOISE IN THE NOSE LANDING GEAR AREA. A CLOSE INSPECTION REVEALED A BROKEN ADJUSTING BELLCRANK (CESSNA P/N 0842104-2). THE BELLCRANK WAS BROKEN WHERE THE WHEEL WELL ACTUATING ROD IS ATTACHED. SUBMITTER STATED UNABLE TO TELL WHAT CAUSED THIS BREAK. THE BREAK APPEARS TO BE A FRESH, CLEAN, NEW BREAK AND THE GEAR DOES NOT SHOW ANY SIGNS OF STRESS.

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