# SDR AUS20021259

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 31, 2002
- Submitted: December 2, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech A23A
- Registry model: [Beech A23A](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO346A
- Propeller: Snsnch M74DC
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: AN201KP3A
- Condition: Unapproved Part
- Location: Te Flaps
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021259

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT TRAILING EDGE FLAP OUTBOARD HINGE BEARING LOOSE IN BRACKET.SUSPECT UNAPPROVED PART. AIRCRAFT HAD OPERATED FOR 20.7 HOURS SINCE LAST PERIODIC INSPECTION. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.

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