SDR 98ZZZX4224

Service difficulty report · Bellcrank · Piper PA46310P

Difficulty date
November 6, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9112D
Make and model
Piper PA46310P
Aircraft serial
4608041
Part
Bellcrank
Part number
8290503
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Flap
Part time
3,613 hours
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

ON APPROACH, THE PILOT NOTICED THE RIGHT FLAP DID NOT EXTEND. THE LEFT FLAP WAS PROMPTLY RETRACTED AND A SAFE LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE INVESTIGATION FOUND THE RIGHT INBOARD FLAP BELLCRANK P/N 82905-03 WAS COMPLETELY BROKEN THROUGH THE TUBE PORTION PREVENTING OPERATION OF THE RIGHT FLAP. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BELLCRANKS DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION DURING INSPECTIONS.

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