Beech A36 Loose Rudder Pedals Upon investigating a loose rudder pedal, the controls were disassembled. We found the shaft had been double-drilled with the holes overlapping. This aircraft is a relatively new aircraft, having been certificated in January 2002. Pilots rudder 288
Corrosion And leaks
Upon investigating a loose rudder pedal, the controls were disassembled. We found the shaft had been double-drilled with the holes overlapping. This aircraft is a relatively new aircraft, having been certificated in January 2002. Pilots rudder pedal assembly: p/n 002-524040. Left rudder pedal shaft: p/n 002-524016-5.
Key Takeaways:
- Corrosion issues affect multiple aircraft types, including severe wing spar corrosion in a Beech G18 and widespread elevator torque tube corrosion in various Cessna models, prompting an airworthiness bulletin.
- Component failures due to age and stress were observed, such as a brittle hydraulic sight-glass leaking in a Cessna 402C and a primer line cracking from vibration in a Cessna 172.
- A manufacturing defect, specifically a double-drilled rudder pedal shaft, led to loose pedals in a relatively new Beech A36, highlighting potential quality control issues.
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