Service difficulty report · Bulkhead · Beech A23A

Difficulty date
October 31, 2002
Submitted
December 2, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech A23A
Engine
Cont IO346A
Propeller
Snsnch M74DC
Part
Bulkhead
Part number
16996001119
Condition
Cracked
Location
Propeller Spinne
Component
Propeller Spinne · Snsnch · M74DC
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) PROPELLER SPINNER FORWARD BULKHEAD CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. BULKHEAD APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY WELDING WITH THEQUALITY OF WELDS VERY POOR. CRACKS EMANATING FROM THE WELDS.AIRCRAFT HAD OPERATED FOR 20.7 HOURS SINCE THE LAST PERIODICINSPECTION. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.

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