Service difficulty report · Rivet · Raythn B300RAYTHEON

Difficulty date
January 28, 2009
Submitted
March 5, 2009
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Raythn B300RAYTHEON
Aircraft time
4,067 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6A60A
Part
Rivet
Part number
2117T4
Condition
Sheared
Location
Attach Bracket
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 A PHASE 1A INSPECTION, THE PROPELLER CONTROL BRACKET LOCATED UNDER THE CENTER PEDESTAL WAS FOUND TO HAVE 2 SHEARED OFF RIVETS. IN LIEU OF RIVETS IT WAS FOUND THAT 2 C-CLAMPS WERE HOLDING THIS BRACKET IN PLACE. WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE IS THAT THIS WAS THE FIRST PHASE INSPECTION DONE AT THIS FACILITY. PRIOR TO THIS THE AIRCRAFT UNDERWENT A FULL PHASE 1 TO 4 INSPECTION AT A BEECHCRAFT REPAIR STATION IMMEDIATELY BEFORE BEING IMPORTED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PICTURES AND DOCUMENTS.