Service difficulty report · Hinge Plate · Doug DC982

Difficulty date
January 27, 2000
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N952U
Make and model
Doug DC982
Aircraft serial
49266
Part
Hinge Plate
Condition
Corroded
Location
Horiz Stab
Stage of operation
IN
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

DURING CHECK-C MAINT, THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LT I/B PIVOT BEARING HINGE PLATES HAD CORROSION AND PITTING IN THE BORE. REAMED HOLE TO REMOVED CORROSION. HOLE DIMENSION 1.435 PER SRM 55-02. INSTALLED BUSHINGS AND FINAL HOLE DIM PER SRM 55-02.

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