Service difficulty report · Hinge · Cessna 680A

Difficulty date
August 4, 2026
Submitted
August 6, 2026
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N548QS
Make and model
Cessna 680A
Aircraft serial
680A0105
Aircraft time
8,448 hours, 5,662 cycles
Part
Hinge
Condition
Lack Of Lube
Location
Zone 200
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

MAIN CABIN DOOR, DURING LAST 1/3 OF TRAVEL DURING EXTENSION, MAKES A WHIRRING OR GRINDING SOUND BEFORE FULLY EXTENDING. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED HINGES. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW AMM 12-20-40.

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