updates
Narrative: At 1750Z a Compass West Aviation Beech B55 (C-FGDL), VFR Victoria (CYYJ) to YYJ, reported that the right aileron was loose or broken, Emergency response was called out and the aircraft landed safely on runway 31 at 1755Z. There was no impact on operations.
Date: 2011-04-28
Further Action Required: No
O.P.I.: Maintenance & Manufacturing
Narrative: UPDATE from Maintenance and Manufacturing: The person responsible for maintenance (PRM) reported that the right aileron outer hinge became detached in flight. A review of the aircraft technical records showed that the aileron was last removed in 1990. The aileron is attached to the hinge by four screws that has been incorrectly installed. The company is investigating other aircraft in the fleet. A service difficulty report (SDR) has been submitted by the company's contracted maintenance organization.
Date: 2011-05-02
Further Action Required: Yes
O.P.I.: Maintenance & Manufacturing
Narrative: UPDATE from TSB: A11P0076: The Beechcraft Baron, C-FGDL, was at 4500 feet ASL over Victoria, BC operating on a multi engine training flight with the instructor demonstrating a steep turn manoeuvre. When returning the aircraft to level flight the right hand outboard aileron hinge separated. Subsequently, the aircraft had a tendency to roll to the right without control inputs. An in-flight visual inspection confirmed that the aileron was separated from the hinge and jammed; the aileron leading edge appeared to have stuck in an upward position. The aircraft was controllable but required bank to the left to maintain a heading. The pilot advised Victoria air traffic control (ATC) and requested priority into the airport where the flight returned without further event. Further inspection on the ground determined that the outboard hinge of the right hand aileron had detached from the control surface and appeared to have been only partially secured prior to the failure