Extracted From:    AC No. 43-16A
    ALERT NO. 308
    March 2004
Cessna; Model T-210J; Centurion II;
Failure of the Alternate Air Door Hinge Pin; ATA 7160

The submitter reported the original alternate air door hinge pin (P/N 1250839-12) was made out of aluminum.

The pin had worn and dropped pieces into the intake system causing damage to the turbo charger.

According to the submitter, the new hinge pin is made of stainless steel and secured in the hinge by crimping. He recommended routine inspections of this area and changing the aluminum pins to stainless steel pins.

Part total time: 2,230 hours.