N540ME
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Air Service, Inc. (HYTA) | Operator | on 2016-01-02 | Operator named in NTSB report |
Accident & incident history
Operated by WRIGHT AIR SERVICE INC (per NTSB report)
Maintenance disclosures
Service Difficulty Reports filed with the FAA for this airframe. Filing is largely voluntary — the number of reports is not a measure of reliability. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
1 report on file, 2004-10-20.
Part: SPRING — CHAFED (MLG)
FLEXING OF MLG SPRING CAUSES CENTER SPRING TO CONTACT MLG COVER PN 2611103-10 WHICH IS LOCATED BENEATH THE CENTER SPRING. TWO RIVETS HAD WORN INTO THE CENTER SPRING LOWER SURFACE. THESE RIVETS ARE THE CENTER IB RIVETS THAT FASTEN A FAIRING AT EACH END OF THE COVER. SUGGEST ELIMINATING THE CENTER RIVET AND INSTALLING TWO RIVETS FURTHER OB AND OFF CENTER AT BOTH FAIRINGS. THE CENTER SPRING WAS ALSO CONTACTING SCREWS THAT SECURE A COVER THAT ACCESSES THE MLG DEICE PLUMBING. THESE SCREWS COULD BE .1250 INCH SHORTER. NO DAMAGE EXCEEDED .005 INCHES IN DEPTH. ALSO RECOMMEND VINYL CHAFE TAPE ON LOWER SURFACE OF CENTER SPRING.