SDR 99ZZZX4512

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Beech 200BEECH

Difficulty date
October 18, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N330BR
Make and model
Beech 200BEECH
Aircraft serial
BB115
Part
Seat Track
Part number
9942000197
Condition
Corroded
Location
Cabin
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

UPON ENTERING AIRCRAFT, NOTICED A VERY STRONG MILDEW ODOR. AFTER THE PRELIMINARY INSPECTION WAS DONE AND DURING THE DISASSEMBLY OF THE INTERIOR, FOUND THE PROBLEM TO BE SEVERAL LEAKING CABIN WINDOWS. THEN THE SEAT RAILS WERE FOUND SEVERELY CORRODED AROUND THE MOUNTING SCREWS. ONE, UPON REMOVAL, BROKE INTO TWO PIECES.