SDR FJC4285

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Cessna 340A

Difficulty date
April 11, 2003
Submitted
April 11, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N234PS
Make and model
Cessna 340A
Aircraft serial
340A0368
Engine
Cont TSIO520*
Part
Bolt
Part number
AN414
Condition
Bent
Location
Ele Bellcrank
Part time
3,469 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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

DURING INSPECTION OF THE ELEVATOR SYSTEM THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK BOLT BENT. WE HAVE FOUND SEVERAL BENT IN OUR FLEET, AND WOULD SUGGEST THAT ALL OPERATORS HAVE THE BOLT AND BEARING INSPECTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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