Service difficulty report · Mount · Avions R2160

Difficulty date
September 13, 2002
Submitted
November 6, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Avions R2160
Engine
Lyc O320D2A
Propeller
Snsnch 74DM
Part
Mount
Condition
Cracked
Location
Engine Mount Sec
Component
Engine Mount Sec · Lyc · O320D2A
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) ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED IN SEVERAL AREAS. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND BOTH LOWER ENGINE MOUNT BRACKETS LOCATED BEHIND THE FIREWALL ALSO CRACKED. LH AND RH TOP FUSELAGE SKINS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION ANDLH TOP MOUNT STRUCTURE FOUND CRACKED. LH RUDDER BAR ATTACHMENTPOINT CRACKED BENEATH ANCHOR NUT.