Rebel Strut End problem ??

[Wayne G. O'Shea]

Thanks Nig! One more thing for everyone to check out during their
preflight....... while they are under there looking at the trim tab horn!

Cheers,
Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "N.Smith" <admin@airnig.co.uk>
To: <murphy-rebel@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 6:03 AM
Subject: Rebel Strut End problem ??

Hi All

The UK PFA have sent me an AI sheet for a strut end problem on the Rebel.
Although I'm building an Elite so it doesn't apply to me, I pass it on to
you in case it saves someone's afternoon being ruined :-)

During dismantling of the aircraft for an unrelated problem, it was
discovered that one of the tailplane strut-ends had a broken lug. The lug
had completely snapped off and was retained only by the clevis bolt. The
strut-end may have been in this condition for some time, with the flight
loads carried by only half of the strut end.
The remaining lug was slightly bent, leading to the conclusion that impact
damage is more probable than an in-flight failure.

Nigel
Elite 745E
England

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[N.Smith]

Hi All

The UK PFA have sent me an AI sheet for a strut end problem on the Rebel.
Although I'm building an Elite so it doesn't apply to me, I pass it on to
you in case it saves someone's afternoon being ruined :-)

During dismantling of the aircraft for an unrelated problem, it was
discovered that one of the tailplane strut-ends had a broken lug. The lug
had completely snapped off and was retained only by the clevis bolt. The
strut-end may have been in this condition for some time, with the flight
loads carried by only half of the strut end.
The remaining lug was slightly bent, leading to the conclusion that impact
damage is more probable than an in-flight failure.

Nigel
Elite 745E
England





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[Bob Patterson]

Thanks for the heads-up, Nigel !

The stabilizer struts, rivets, and bolts are one very
important stop on my pre-flights, as a separated strut would
sure spoil your afternoon !! Many years ago, I discovered
a loose bolt holding the front stabilizer attach bracket, on
the morning of the 3rd day of a trip to Florida ... don't
know how it happened, or when, but was sure glad I lifted
gently on the front of the stab as part of the pre-flight.

Do a careful pre-flight check, guys, and live to fly
another day !!

.....bobp

------------------------------orig.-------------------------
At 11:03 AM 2/12/04 -0000, you wrote:

Hi All

The UK PFA have sent me an AI sheet for a strut end problem on the Rebel.
Although I'm building an Elite so it doesn't apply to me, I pass it on to
you in case it saves someone's afternoon being ruined :-)

During dismantling of the aircraft for an unrelated problem, it was
discovered that one of the tailplane strut-ends had a broken lug. The lug
had completely snapped off and was retained only by the clevis bolt. The
strut-end may have been in this condition for some time, with the flight
loads carried by only half of the strut end.
The remaining lug was slightly bent, leading to the conclusion that impact
damage is more probable than an in-flight failure.

Nigel
Elite 745E
England





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