Service difficulty report · Latch · Cessna 404CESSNA

Difficulty date
March 24, 2004
Submitted
June 4, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 404CESSNA
Engine
Cont GTSIO520M
Propeller
Mcauly 3FF32C501
Part
Latch
Part number
891286
Condition
Failed
Location
Propeller Blade
Component
Blade · Mcauly
Component part number
3FF32C501
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(AUS) PROPELLER EXPERIENCED UNCOMMANDED FEATHER FOLLOWING GROUND RUN. SUSPECT CAUSED BY FAILURE OF THE LOW PITCH STOP LATCH PINS.