Service difficulty report · Fitting · Beech A100

Difficulty date
May 6, 2004
Submitted
November 2, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech A100
Aircraft time
16,267 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6A28
Propeller
Mcauly 4HFR34C652
Part
Fitting
Part number
11561001S1
Condition
Cracked
Location
Elevator Torque
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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 A PHASE INSPECTION THE TAIL CONE WAS BEING REINSTALLED WHEN A CRACK WAS NOTICED ON THE LT TORQUE TUBE. THE CRACK EXTENDS FROM THE TAPER PIN HOLE TO THE EDGE OF THE FITTING. THESE FITTINGS ARE NDT EVERY 1000 HRS AND THIS TUBE WAS DONE AT 142.5 HRS.

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