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
Part
Drain
Part number
1016200006
Condition
Clogged
Location
Horiz Stabilizer
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) ON REMOVAL OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER INSPECTION PANEL, FOUND THERE WAS WATER ACCUMULATION NEXT TO THE BULKHEAD PN 101-600015-9. THIS CONDITION WAS CAUSED BY THE INCORRECT LOCATION OF A WATER DRAIN HOLE. SUBMITER STATED IF THE WATER IS ALLOWED TO ACCUMULATE AND FREEZE, IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ELEVATOR CONTROL PROBLEMS. BEECH TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. PART TC: 2,562.

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