(This unit is reported on a Cessna U206F with a Continental IO)-520 under the cowl.)

The mechanic states, “During a 100 hour inspection, (I) found the mount for the Shadin fuel flow transducer cracked at the bend radii of all four mounting flanges.” (This mount bracket P/N is 680510-1A. Sure sounds like a typical manufacturing defect of not deburring the edge before making the bend. It would have been “telling” if you had “guesstimated” the radius and “mic’d” the thickness of the metal: maybe 0.125 and 0.050? Or, is there more “suspension” with a 0.500 radius, etc.? Maybe next time...throw in those boring details. Nice catch by the mechanic—especially considering the part’s time! Now, everybody get mirrors and go check those mounts.)

Part Total Time: 280.0 hours.