As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
BATTERY HAD APPROXIMATELY 2.5 INCH HORIZONTAL CRACK, APPROXIMATELY .25 INCH UP FROM BOTTOM ON THE SIDE OPPOSITE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OR THE FORWARD SIDE AS MOUNTED IN AIRCRAFT. CORROSION WAS SPOTTED ON BATTERY TRAY DURING PRE-FLIGHT. NO DAMAGE WAS DONE. MFG DATE 9/98. (X)