SDR 98ZZZX4577

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
9542001711
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 AFT WEB WAS FOUND BUCKLED IN THE LEFT LOWER WING ATTACH FITTING AREA. THE DAMAGE EXTENDED FROM THE LOWER OUTBOARD TO AND THROUGH THE UPPER INBOARD HUCK BOLTS. IT ALSO EXTENDED HORIZONTALLY BELOW FITTING FROM OUTBOARD FORWARD OF END BELOW FITTING INBOARD APPROX 18 INCHES LONG AND .1250 INCH DEEP. GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS HAD TO BE CLEANED FROM AREA TO ADEQUATELY INSPECT. AIRCRAFT HAS PREVIOUS HISTORY OF GEAR UP LANDING.

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