SDR CA091204011

Service difficulty report · Attach Fitting · Dhav DHC2MK3

Difficulty date: December 3, 2009
Submitted: January 19, 2010
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Dhav DHC2MK3
Aircraft time: 15,707 hours
Engine: Pwa PT6A27
Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
System (JASC): 5553 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
Part: Attach Fitting
Part number: CT2TF10291
Condition: Corroded
Location: Vertical Stab
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 A SCHEDULE INSP, FOUND PAINT BLISTERING ON FORWARD ATTACH FITTING AT SAFETY WIRE HOLE, LOCKWIRE REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSP, FOUND FITTING EXFOLIATED FROM LOCKWIRE HOLE TO ATTACH BOLT HOLE. VERTICAL STAB REMOVED FOR DETAILED INSPECTED, CORROSION FOUND TO BE LEVEL 2, AND FITTING REPLACED, STAB REINSTALLED.