Frayed And Separated

During a routine inspection an aileron cable (p/n 0510105-364) was found shiny (worn) where it passes through the ceiling pulley cluster. When it was viewed through a strong magnifying glass, many broken strands could be seen.

Key Takeaways:

• Control cables (aileron and rudder) experienced wear, fraying, and broken strands, primarily due to chafing at various contact points.
• Structural integrity issues included cracked fuel tanks at weld points, partial separation of a starter housing, and cracked magneto rotor gears, with similar defects even found in new replacement gears.
• Fluid leaks were detected from both cracked fuel tanks and chafed engine dipstick housings, posing potential operational and safety concerns.
• The reported defects, many found during routine inspections, highlight the importance of thorough maintenance checks and reveal recurring issues in specific components like engine dipstick tubes and magneto gears.

Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->

See a mistake? Contact us.