Service difficulty report · Flap · Cndair CL6002B16

Difficulty date
July 13, 2001
Submitted
August 21, 2001
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N315FX
Make and model
Cndair CL6002B16
Aircraft serial
5377
Engine
Ge CF34*
Part
Flap
Part number
6009300065
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Wing
Part time
3,275 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
C
Nature of condition
F, J
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING OPS CHECK OF FLAPS, A FLAP FAIL MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE EICAS. PHYSICAL INSPECTION FOUND RIGHT OUTBOARD FLAP IN 45 DEGREE DOWN POSITION AND OTHER FLAP SEGMENTS APPROACHING 30 DEGREES DETENT. INVESTIGATION FOUND RIGHT FLAP DRIVE NR 8 SWAGED END PULLED OUT OF THE FLEX DRIVE HOUSING CAUSING DRIVE CABLE TO MOVE OUT OF FLAP ACTUATOR. FERRULE END DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN CRIMPED.