SDR CA990818006

Service difficulty report · Actuator · Beech 100BEECH

Difficulty date: August 5, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Beech 100BEECH
Engine: Pwa PT6A28
System (JASC): 2752 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
Part: Actuator
Part number: 995240253
Condition: Failed
Location: Te Flap
Component: 995240253
Stage of operation: AP
Nature of condition: F
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) ON APPROACH, WHEN FLAP WAS EXTENDED, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. A FLAPLESS LANDING WAS CARRIED OUT. FLAP MOTOR WAS REMOVED, FOUND PLUGGED WITH CARBON DUST FROM BRUSHES. CLEANED, REINSTALLED. OPERATIONAL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. SUGGEST MOTOR BE REMOVED, CLEANED AND INSPECTED AT 1,000-HOUR INTERVALS.