Service difficulty report · Hinge Arm · Dhav DHC8301

Difficulty date
November 16, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC8301
Engine
Pwa PW123
Part
Hinge Arm
Part number
85420056103
Condition
Cracked
Location
Right Mlg Door
Part time
16,589 hours
Component
Dhav · 85420047001
Stage of operation
IN
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 WALK AROUND, THE FORWARD HINGE ARM ON THE RIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR FORWARD GEAR DOOR WAS FOUND BROKEN OFF. GEAR DOOR ALSO HAD COMPOSITE DAMAGE.