SDR 99ZZZX57

Service difficulty report · Actuator · Beech 65A90

Difficulty date: December 8, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N5Y
Make and model: Beech 65A90
Aircraft serial: LJ272
System (JASC): 2752 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
Part: Actuator
Condition: Misinstalled
Location: Te Flap
Part time: 9,800 hours
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: W
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

DURING ROUTINE PHASE INSPECTION, FOUND 3 OF THE 4 FLAP ACTUATORS WERE INSTALLED WITH THE VENT HOLE DOWN. SUBMITTER STATED IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO INSTALL ACTUATORS IAW BEECH MM WHICH CALLS FOR VENT FHOLE TO BE POSITIONED UP TO PREVENT LUBRICANT LOSS. ACTUATOR P/N'S 50-521198-3, 50-521198-4, 50-521152-1, AND 50-521152-2.

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