Service difficulty report · Hinge · Dhav DHC3

Difficulty date
May 12, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC3
Engine
Pwa R134059
Part
Hinge
Part number
C3TF155
Condition
Loose
Location
Elevator
Component
C3TP1181
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 INSPECTION OF LEFT ELEVATOR OUTBOARD HINGE PIN BRACKET, A LIGHT BLACK STAIN WAS NOTED ALONG THE INBOARD EDGE. BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF INTERNAL STRUCTURE FOUND THAT TWO RIVETS THAT ATTACH THE FITTING TO THE REAR SPAR WERE LOOSE.