Service difficulty report · Lockwire · Emb EMB120RT

Difficulty date
November 2, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Emb EMB120RT
Engine
Pwa PW118
Propeller
Hamstd 14RF9
Part
Lockwire
Part number
12023217002
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Actuator
Part time
11,338 hours
Component
3203001011
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
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 REMOVAL OF FLAP ACTUATOR FOR INVESTIGATION, WEAR FOUND ON INSIDE OF RIGHT HAND OUTBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR HOUSING WHICH PROTRUDES INSIDE WING TANK, CAUSED BY LOCKWIRE ON FLAP ACTUATOR CLAMP. WALL THICKNESS OF HOUSING IS 0.050 INCH AND THE LOCKWIRE CHAFED THROUGH 0.040 INCH. IMPROPERLY INSTALLED LOCKWIRE CAUSED PROBLEM. PART TC: 9,719.

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