SDR 20000720SH037

Service difficulty report · Stabilizer · Cessna 150J

Difficulty date: June 19, 2000
Submitted: July 20, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Cessna 150J
Aircraft serial: 15070260
System (JASC): 5511 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
Part: Stabilizer
Condition: Cracked
Location: Inboard
Part time: 1,500 hours
Component: Spar
Component part number: 043200156
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

BOTH STABILIZER SPARS FOUND CRACKED IN THE UPPER BEND RADIUS FOR THE FLANGE AT THE INBOARD PAD ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE PADS. THIS AREA IS CONCEALED UNDER STIFFENER 0432001-15 (ALSO CRACKED). THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION FOR AD 80-11-04, ALSO SPAR REINFORCMENT, PN 0432001-15, WAS CRACKED. (X)

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