SDR 98ZZZX4068

Service difficulty report · Web · Beech 95B55

Difficulty date
October 14, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8493N
Make and model
Beech 95B55
Aircraft serial
TC1112
Part
Web
Part number
9542001713
Condition
Buckled
Location
Fuselage
Part time
2,317 hours
Component
9542001715
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 ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE FRONT SPAR CARRY-THROUGH STRUCTURE FORWARD WEB WAS FOUND BUCKLED BELOW THE LT WING ATTACH FITTING. THE DAMAGE EXTENDED BETWEEN THE LOWER SKIN AND THE FITTING HORIZONTALLY FOR APPROX 12 INCHES. THERE WAS ADDITIONAL DEFORMATION INBOARD OF LT LOWER ATTACH FITTING. GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS HAD TO BE REMOVED TO ADEQUATELY INSPECT THE AREA. AIRCRAFT HAS A PREVIOUS HISTORY OF GEAR-UP LANDING.

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