Service difficulty report · Bellcrank · Beech A100

Difficulty date
November 4, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech A100
Engine
Pwa PT6A28
Part
Bellcrank
Part number
1006000121
Condition
Corroded
Location
Rudder
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) WHEN THE RUDDER BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THERE WAS A DEEP PITTING AROUND THE ATTACHMENT BOLT HOLE. THE CORROSION RADIATED OUT FROM THE HOLE TWO INCHES. THIS LOCATION IS UNDER THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE ATTACHMENT FITTING AND IS IMPOSSIBLE TO INSPECT WITH THE RUDDER ASSEMBLY INSTALLED.

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