Service difficulty report · Bolt · Beech E55

Difficulty date
September 8, 2003
Submitted
October 15, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech E55
Engine
Cont IO520C
Propeller
Hartzl BHCJ2YF2
Part
Bolt
Part number
AN2415M
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Mlg
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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 LANDING GEAR PUSH-PULL ROD BOLT INCORRECTLY FITTED. BOLT HEADWAS INSTALLED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION CAUSING HEAD TO FOUL ONINBOARD END RIB IN THE LH WHEEL WELL. CORRECT FITMENT DIRECTION OF THE BOLT WAS CLEARLY PLACARDED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCEERROR.

More about the Beech E-55