Service difficulty report · Spar Cap · Cessna 402C

Difficulty date
July 24, 2019
Submitted
July 24, 2019
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N120PC
Make and model
Cessna 402C
Aircraft serial
C4020079
Aircraft time
33,328 hours, 34,215 cycles
System (JASC)
5711 · Wing Spar
Part
Spar Cap
Part number
512204123
Condition
Corroded
Location
Lt Wing
Part time
33,328 hours, 34,215 cycles
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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What was found

DURING MAINTENANCE CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LEFT HAND LOWER AFT SPAR CAP P/N: 5122041-23. THIS CORROSION IS LOCATED IN THE FORWARD RADIUS OF THE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL LEGS OF THE CAP AT APPROXIMATE LWS 228.71. THIS CORROSION HAS A DEPTH OF APPROXIMATELY .029 INCHES DEEP WHICH IS IN EXCESS OF THE MAXIMUM REMOVABLE LIMITS ALLOWED UNDER MEB95-11R1 SECTION 3. THIS CAP WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED USING NEW PARTS.

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