Service difficulty report · Crossbeam · Cessna 402C

Difficulty date
June 24, 2025
Submitted
June 27, 2025
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N494BC
Make and model
Cessna 402C
Aircraft serial
402C0308
Aircraft time
39,396 hours, 26,340 cycles
Part
Crossbeam
Part number
565410411
Condition
Cracked
Location
Zone 400
Part time
39,396 hours, 26,340 cycles
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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 A CRACK WAS VISUALLY NOTED ON THE LEFT HAND CROSSOVER BEAM (OEM 5654104-11). THIS CRACK IS LOCATED ON THE AFT FACE OF THE BEAM AT APPROXIMATE LWS 81.62. THE CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY .500 INCHES LONG AND .250 INCHES DOWN FROM THE TOP EDGE OF THE BEAM. THIS BEAM HAS BEEN REPLACED USING SERVICEABLE PARTS.

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