SDR 99ZZZX4513

Service difficulty report · Window · Beech 200BEECH

Difficulty date: October 18, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N330BR
Make and model: Beech 200BEECH
Aircraft serial: BB115
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Window
Condition: Leaking
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.