SDR 98ZZZX531

Service difficulty report · Bolt Kit · Beech A200

Difficulty date
January 19, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2MIL
Make and model
Beech A200
Aircraft serial
BC15
Part
Bolt Kit
Part number
10140251S
Condition
Wrong Parts
Location
Wing Attach
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

THE BOLT KIT LISTED IS FOR THE UPPER FORWARD WING BOLTS FOR A BEECH 200. UPON RECEIVING 2 EACH KITS, NOTED THE WASHERS INCLUDED WERE NOT PROPERLY RADIUSED ON THE OUTER EDGE. THE BEECH 200 SRM CH 57-17-01 P 212 SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTS TO INSTALL SMOOTH CONTINUOUS OUTER RADIUS TOWARD 'BATHTUB' FITTING. WASHERS WITH KITS WERE FLAT, AND COULD CAUSE STRESS IF INSTALLED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED BETTER QUALITY CONTROL ON RAYTHEON'S PART MIGHT PREVENT DELAYS AND PROBLEMS LIKE THIS (NOTE: REPLACEMENT WASHERS SENT HAD SAME PROBLEM).

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