SDR CA981109038

Service difficulty report · Drain · Beech 1900D

Difficulty date: November 3, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Beech 1900D
Engine: Pwa PT6A67D
System (JASC): 5540 · Rudder Structure
Part: Drain
Condition: Sealed
Location: Rudder
Part time: 1,294 hours
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, WATER WAS FOUND TRAPPED IN THE RUDDER 4 INCHES ABOVE THE TRIM TAB. DRAIN HOLES WERE FOUND TO BE SEALED. DRAINS OPENED AND WATER RELEASED. SUBMITTER STATED APPARENTLY HOLES WERE SEALED AT THE FACTORY, BEECH NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. PART TC: 2,562.

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