SDR CA121219013

Service difficulty report · Hinge · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date: December 3, 2012
Submitted: September 14, 2015
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Piper PA31350
Aircraft time: 2,215 hours
Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
System (JASC): 5344 · Fuselage, Door Hinge
Part: Hinge
Part number: 42541000
Condition: Damaged
Location: Cargo Door
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

(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, THE FORWARD BAGGAGE DOOR AFT HINGE WAS FOUND UNSERVICEABLE DUE TO MOUNTING BOLT HOLES BEING NOTCHED OUT, WITH NO EDGE DISTANCE REMAINING. BAGGAGE DOOR AFT HINGE REPLACED WITH NEW HINGE, PN 42541-000 TO RECTIFY DEFECT.

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