# SDR CA030410002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 9, 2003
- Submitted: April 14, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech C90A
- Registry model: [Beech C90A](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c90a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 7,502 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6A21
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [2731 · Elevator Tab Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2731)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 5052442034
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Elevator
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030410002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION OF THE TAIL. THE ENGINEER CHECKED FOR PLAY IN THE ELEVATOR HORN BEARINGS P/N MS27645-5.  UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION THE ENGINEER NOTICED A CRACK IN THE BEARING HOUSING AREA OF P/N 50-524420-4. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE BEARING FROM THE LT BEARING HOUSING P/N 50-524420-3 CORROSION WAS FOUND.  NEW PARTS WERE ORDERED TO CORRECT DEFECT.

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