Service difficulty report · Bolt · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
October 25, 2003
Submitted
January 5, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Engine
Ge CT79B
Part
Bolt
Part number
NAS62038
Condition
Broken
Location
Rudder Stop
Component
Stop · Saab · 7255700511
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
F
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) THE PILOT REPORTED A RUDDER TRAVEL PROBLEM AND TEMPORARY STIFFNESS AT END OF TRAVEL. AFTER INVESTIGATION FROM MAINTENANCE, FOUND LEFT RUDDER STOP PAD ATTACHING BOLT CAME LOOSE AND BROKE. AREA INSPECTED AND BOLT REPLACED. REFERENCE IPC 55-50-00-02 ITEM 535

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