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During preflight ce-560XL crew discovered excessive horizontal stabilizer play because of excessive attach bolts and bushings wear.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1254933 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201504 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Citation V/Ultra/Encore (C560) |
| Flight Phase | Parked |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Horizontal Stabilizer Control |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Not Flying First Officer |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical Deviation - Procedural Maintenance |
Narrative:
My partner and I had arrived at the FBO in the afternoon. We began pre-flighting our assigned aircraft. My partner had brought to my attention something on the stabilizer which required a close inspection. As I climbed up the ladder and put my hand on the horizontal stabilizer; I noticed there was significant free play. This is a result of the four horizontal stabilizer attach point bolts; and bushings being worn out. (Information provided by the technician).the federal aviation administration holds aircraft manufacturer to high tolerances. I don't know why this problem has slipped through the cracks. This is a potential threat to the safety of our aircraft; our pilots; and their owners. Immediate action is necessary to have a fleetwide inspection. The current inspection method is inadequate. The bolts; and attach point bushings need immediate attention! I would suggest a fleet wide inspection; and replacement of the horizontal stabilizer attach point bolts; and bushings.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: During preflight CE-560XL crew discovered excessive horizontal stabilizer play because of excessive attach bolts and bushings wear.
Narrative: My partner and I had arrived at the FBO in the afternoon. We began pre-flighting our assigned aircraft. My partner had brought to my attention something on the stabilizer which required a close inspection. As I climbed up the ladder and put my hand on the horizontal stabilizer; I noticed there was significant free play. This is a result of the four horizontal stabilizer attach point bolts; and bushings being worn out. (Information provided by the technician).The Federal Aviation Administration holds aircraft manufacturer to high tolerances. I don't know why this problem has slipped through the cracks. This is a potential threat to the safety of our aircraft; our pilots; and their owners. Immediate action is necessary to have a fleetwide inspection. The current inspection method is inadequate. The bolts; and attach point bushings need immediate attention! I would suggest a fleet wide inspection; and replacement of the horizontal stabilizer attach point bolts; and bushings.
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