SDR 99ZZZX1081

Service difficulty report · Screw · Beech G33

Difficulty date: February 25, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N166B
Make and model: Beech G33
Aircraft serial: CD1293
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Screw
Part number: AN5158R8
Condition: Worn
Location: Mlg
Part time: 4,240 hours
Component: 35815155610
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, FOUND 2 OF 4 MAIN GEAR RETRACT BRACE, PIVOT PIN, RETAINER SCREWS, WERE ABLE TO ROTATE. REMOVED AND FOUND THE THREADS WORN FROM THE SHEAR ACTION OF THE PIN. CORRECTED PROBLEM BY INSTALLING NEW A/N525R-832R8 SCREWS WHICH HAVE A SHOULDER PROVIDING HIGHER STRENGTH.

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