Service difficulty report · Hinge Fitting · Cndair CL6002B19

Difficulty date
October 23, 2015
Submitted
April 22, 2016
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cndair CL6002B19
Engine
Ge CF343B1
Part
Hinge Fitting
Part number
601R22014955
Condition
Corroded
Location
Rudder
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) CONFIRMED SIGNS OF CORROSION IN THE BORE OF SEVERAL LUGS OF THE RUDDER MID HINGE FITTING. IN ADDITION TO THAT, THE UPPER AND LOWER RUDDER HINGE FITTING BUSHINGS HAVE ALSO BEEN REMOVED FROM THE LUGS DUE TO SUSPECTED CORROSION. IT IS CONFIRMED THAT CORROSION WAS FOUND AT THESE LOCATIONS TOO.