Service difficulty report · Bulkhead · Dhav DHC2MKI

Difficulty date
February 19, 2009
Submitted
April 9, 2009
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC2MKI
Engine
Pwa R985AN14B
Propeller
Hartzl HCB3R304
Part
Bulkhead
Part number
D1820R
Condition
Cracked
Location
Spinner
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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 AN ANNUAL INSPECTION A TECH FOUND CRACKS AROUND THE SPACER MOUNT BOLT HEADS ON REAR FACE OF BULKHEAD. THE PROP WAS REMOVED AND PARTIALLY DISASSEMBLED REAR BULKHEAD AND FOUND SUBSTANTIAL CRACKING UNDER CENTER REINFORCING PLATE ON FWD FACE OF REAR BULKHEAD.