SDR CA150508013

Service difficulty report · Reinforcement · Cessna 305C

Difficulty date: November 6, 2014
Submitted: August 5, 2015
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Cessna 305C
Aircraft time: 12,845 hours
Engine: Lyc O540A4B5
System (JASC): 5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure
Part: Reinforcement
Part number: 06131031
Condition: Cracked
Location: Fuselage
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) FOUR CRACKS FOUND IN 4 REINFORCEMENT PLATES, STEEL, RT & LT, FWD & AFT OF LANDING GEAR BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY. BULKHEAD UNDER THE REINFORCEMENT PLATES CRACKED AS WELL. CAUSES UNKNOWN BUT MANY CYCLES DONE IN THE LAST 20 YEARS BECAUSE OF GLIDER TOWING.

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