SDR AU981661

Service difficulty report · Wing Tip · Beech C90

Difficulty date
December 15, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech C90
Engine
Pwa PT6A20
Part
Wing Tip
Condition
Lightning Strike
Location
Lt Wing
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(AUS) DURING CRUISE, LIGHTNING DISCHARGED ONTO THE LEFT HAND WING TIP. INVESTIGATION FOUND DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO THE OUTBOARD WING TIP PLASTIC FAIRING AND MINOR TRAILING EDGE DAMAGE AT THE EXIT POINT LOCATED ON THE LEFT HAND WING TRAILING EDGE APPROXIMATELY 30.48 CM (12 INCHES) INBOARD FROM THE WING TIP.

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