Beech B65-A80 Queen Air Sheared Nose Gear Actuator The nose landing gear would not deploy on approach to landing. After nosegear removal, actuator drive shaft (p/n 50-820218) internal spline was discovered worn and sheared. Lubrication maintenance should be consistent to help reduce wear. Part Total Time: 4383.0 hours. Beech B200C King Air Cracked Wing Skin During preflight inspection, maintenance technicians noted a 3.75-inch-long crack in the right wing lower wing skin, just forward of the inboard section of the 288
Twin And Turbine Troubles
The nose landing gear would not deploy on approach to landing. After nosegear removal, actuator drive shaft (p/n 50-820218) internal spline was discovered worn and sheared. Lubrication maintenance should be consistent to help reduce wear.
Key Takeaways:
- Aircraft experienced various mechanical and structural failures, including a worn nose gear actuator, cracked wing skin, and distorted bulkheads, often due to wear, vibration, or stress over time.
- Design or installation-related issues were identified, such as an engine mount chafing from a clamp despite correct installation, suggesting potential design flaws or inadequate protection.
- Manufacturing defects were found in new components, specifically a miswired pneumatic timer that caused immediate operational problems upon installation.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
