Service difficulty report · Boss · Stbros SD360

Difficulty date
March 25, 2002
Submitted
April 26, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Stbros SD360
Aircraft time
27,440 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6A65AR
Part
Boss
Part number
SD3101059XA
Condition
Corroded
Location
Nlg Door
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

(CAN) ROUTINE INSPECTION REVEALED EXTRA PLAY IN NOSE GEAR DOORS. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT 4 BOLTS HAD SHEARED. THIS WAS LIKELY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE BOSS HAD SEIZED ON THE TUBE THAT GOES THROUGH IT. THE INTERNAL SURFACE OFTHE BOSS WAS HIGHLY CORRODED. THERE IS NO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE FOR THIS AREA. NO GREASE NIPPLE IS PROVIDED FOR LUBRICATION AND TO KEEP MOISTURE OUT.