As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(REF 0429084134) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, HINGE WAS FOUND CRACKED THROUGH TO SCREW MOUNTING BORES TO THE METALS EDGE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE FOR THIS PART. SUGGEST PART BE MFG OF MORE DURABLE MATERIAL SUCH AS STAINLESS STEEL. (K)