SDR JZBR10689

Service difficulty report · Flap Control · Braero BAE125800A

Difficulty date
September 1, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N161MM
Make and model
Braero BAE125800A
Aircraft serial
258061
Part
Flap Control
Condition
Interference
Location
Keel Frame 18
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
F
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

INVESTIGATION FOR FLAPS STUCK AT 26 DEGREES, FOUND A BOLT INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. BOLT (P/N A102-1/2G) INSTALLATION IS CONDUCTED PER HS125800 SB 53-82-3566G, ITEM NR 18. IF BOLT IS INSTALLED WITH THREADS OUT, FLAP CONTROL INTERFERENCE CAN OCCUR. PROPER INSTALLATION IS FOR BOLT HEAD TO THE OUTSIDE AND THREADS INSIDE. RECOMMENDATION - RAYTHEON SHOULD REISSUE THE SB TO HIGHLIGHT DETAIL 'L' FOR PROPER BOLT INSTALLATION. AN INSPECTION FOR PROPER CLEARANCE FROM SURROUNDING FLAP CONTROL LINKAGE AND A FULL FLAP OPERATIONAL CHECK SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE PROCEDURES FOR THIS ITEM.