SDR 99ZZZX3394

Service difficulty report · Channel · Beech 200BEECH

Difficulty date
July 26, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5ST
Make and model
Beech 200BEECH
Aircraft serial
BB289
Part
Channel
Part number
50430043619
Condition
Cracked
Location
Fuselage
Part time
7,601 hours
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 A PHASE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE AFT END OF THE ENTRY DOOR BOTTOM CHANNEL WHERE THE DOOR HINGE HALF ATTACHES. THE CRACK WAS ABOUT 4 INCHES LONG AND WAS THROUGH THE AFT SET OF RIVETS. THE CHANNEL IS TO BE REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT.