Service difficulty report · Hinge Bracket · Cessna 680CE

Difficulty date
January 11, 2026
Submitted
January 11, 2026
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N396QS
Make and model
Cessna 680CE
Aircraft serial
6800240
Aircraft time
14,932 hours, 9,778 cycles
Part
Hinge Bracket
Condition
Corroded
Location
Zone 300
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

REMOVED THE VERTICAL STABILIZER UPPER RUDDER HINGE LOWER BRACKET DUE TO CORROSION AND REPLACED WITH NEW TEXTRON P/N 6931050-59.