Service difficulty report · Bolts · Cvac 340CVAC

Difficulty date
May 22, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cvac 340CVAC
Engine
Allsn 501D13D
Part
Bolts
Part number
AN174
Condition
Worn
Location
Elevator
Component
Convul · 9015004101
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 THE 750 HR FLIGHT CONTROL INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT 3 OUT OF 6 HINGE BOLTS HOLDING LEFT ELEVATOR TAB IN PLACE WERE SEVERELY WORN. THE ELEVATOR TAB WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED. HARDWARE WAS REPLACED AS REQUIRED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS IN PROGRESS TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF EARLY DETERIORATION OF WORN PARTS.