Service difficulty report · Bracket · Pilats PC1245

Difficulty date
June 3, 2004
Submitted
December 3, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Pilats PC1245
Aircraft time
9,837 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6A67B
Propeller
Hartzl HCE4A3D
Part
Bracket
Part number
5521012179
Condition
Cracked
Location
Pax Door
Part time
10,863 cycles
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

COUNTERBALANCE BRACKET ON PASSENGER DOOR FOUND CRACKED ON SCHEDULED INSPECTION. THE BRACKET IS OFTEN FOUND LOOSE DUE TO THE RIVETS USED ON INSTALLATION ARE NOT OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH. RECOMMEND USING STRUCTURAL SCREWS OR BOLTS TO SECURE BRACKET TO PREVENT FURTHER OCCURRENCES.