As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING ROUTINE INSP, FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED IN EXCESS OF 2 INCHES FROM MOUNTING FLANGE EDGE THROUGH ONE SCREW BORE HOLE. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE FOR THIS PART. SUGGEST THIS PART BE MFG FROM MORE ROBUST MATERIAL SUCH AS SS OR TITANIUM. CAREFUL MATCH DRILLING AND SHIMMING IS REQUIRED DURING REPLACEMENT. (K)