Skin Game

Receiving inspection of a new Cessna leading edge skin (p/n 0523029-4) found it was drilled incorrectly. None of the nose ribs would line up with the rivet holes. The submitter wrote, "This (is) the second time we have received this same part. We have asked for this part not to be put back into Cessna stock since [it] is non-conforming. [It] came with an FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthiness Approval Tag."

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Several reports detail critical aircraft component failures, including landing gear bolts, rudder bars, and wing spars, often attributed to fatigue or exceeding recommended service life.
Quality control concerns were raised regarding new replacement parts, exemplified by incorrectly drilled leading edge skins and prematurely failing magneto cam followers.
An electrical fire hazard was reported due to a starter cable chafing against a support bracket, highlighting the importance of proper wire routing and securing.

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Cessna 172N

Nonconforming Leading Edge Skin

Receiving inspection of a new Cessna leading edge skin (p/n 0523029-4) found it was drilled incorrectly. None of the nose ribs would line up with the rivet holes. The submitter wrote, “This (is) the second time we have received this same part. We have asked for this part not to be put back into Cessna stock since [it] is non-conforming. [It] came with an FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthiness Approval Tag.”

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Ercoupe A1

Sheared Landing Gear Bolts

A mechanic states, “These bolts are located at the top of the landing gear. Three