Service difficulty report · Keel · Beech 95C55

Difficulty date
September 1, 2002
Submitted
November 6, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech 95C55
Engine
Cont IO520C
Propeller
Mcauly 3AF32C75
Part
Keel
Part number
96410032601
Condition
Corroded
Location
Fuselage Main, K
Component
Fuselage Main, K
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

(AUS) LH AND RH KEEL SPLICE JOINTS LOCATED IN NOSE LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL AT STN 49.000 CONTAINED SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION BETWEEN THE JOINT FACES. ATTACHMENT RIVET HEADS MISSING. AFFECTED PARTS WERE:-1. LH FORWARD KEEL PNO 96-410032-6012. LH AFT KEEL PNO 96410032-133. RH FORWARD KEEL PNO 96-410032-6084. RH AFT KEEL PNO 96410032-608

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