SDR CA960315014

Service difficulty report · Flap Motor · Beech 200BEECH

Difficulty date: March 10, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Beech 200BEECH
Engine: Pwa
System (JASC): 2750 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
Part: Flap Motor
Condition: Rigging Problem
Location: Drive Shaft
Component: Beech
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: W
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

(CAN)PILOT REPORTED A CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPING WHEN THE FLAPS WERE SELECTED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE FLAP MOTOR INSTALLATION WAS AT FAULT AND TRACED TO AN APPARENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL PRINTING MIXUP. CH APTER 27-50-00, PAGE 205 ISSUED JUNE 24, 1994. THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD DRIVESHAFTS WERE REVERSED ALLOWING THE FLAP SELECTION TO REVERSE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ACTUATOR FLEX SHAFT.