What was found
(CAN) THE DEFECT WAS DETECTED DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. CORROSION WAS EXTENSIVE ENOUGH TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE ATTACH FITTING. ALL AIRCRAFT IN FLEET WILL BE SUBJECTED TO SPECIAL INSPECTION IN THE AFFECTED AREA.
- Difficulty date
- March 10, 1999
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Grumav TBM3EAIRTRD
- Engine
- Wright R260020
- Propeller
- Hamstd 23E50
- System (JASC)
- 5553 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
- Part
- Fitting
- Part number
- M2054901
- Condition
- Corroded
- Location
- Vertical Stab
- Part time
- 3,690 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.