Service difficulty report · Control Cable · Emb ERJ170200SU

Difficulty date
February 21, 2008
Submitted
May 2, 2008
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Emb ERJ170200SU
Aircraft time
2,766 hours
Engine
Ge CF348E5A1
Part
Control Cable
Part number
17005825401
Condition
Worn
Location
Aileron
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

DURING CONTROL CABLES INSPECTION ON LT AND RT WINGS, FOUND AILERON CABLES (LT P/N 170-05825-401, P/N 170-05826-401, RT P/N 170-05827-401, P/N 170-05828-401) WORN AND WITH WIRES BROKEN AT FAIRLEADS, LOCATED AT LT AND RT WINGS INB OF THE RIB 17. THE WORN AREAS AND BROKEN STRANDS ARE LOCATED UNDER NYLON GROMMETS (P/N PE49068-501) MOUNTED ON THE FAIRLEAD. EMBRAER WILL ISSUE A SB END OF MARCH (TC# 20080222009)