Service difficulty report · Crossbeam · Cndair CL6001A11

Difficulty date
April 4, 2002
Submitted
June 13, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Cndair CL6001A11
Engine
Lyc ALF502L2
Part
Crossbeam
Part number
600926291
Condition
Cracked
Location
Rudder Control
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) DURING INTERNAL STRUCTURAL INSPECTION OF THE TAIL AREA, A 5/8 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RUDDER CONTROL CROSS BEAM SUPPORT (EMPENNAGE).THE PROBABLE CAUSE MAY BE THAT ON THE LOWER LT OUTBOARD RIVETS WITH BELLOW MINIMUM EDGE DISTANCE. IN ADDITION, THE RIVET HEAD ARE IN THE RADIUS OF THE INSTALLATION.