SDR 99ZZZX1455

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 AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTED 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 ANS525R-832R8 SCREWS WHICH HAVE A SHOULDER PROVIDING HIGHER SHEAR STRENGTH.

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