What was found
FRONT SPAR WAS REMOVED FROM HORIZONTAL STABILATOR RECAUSE OF CRACKS IN SPAR P/N 169-620001-59 AT THE UPPER RADIUS IN THE CUT-OUT SLOT FOR HINGE, P/N 169-620000-107, TO FIT. A NEW FACTORY SPAR WAS PURCHASED. INCOMING INSPECTION FOUND A .3750 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE NEW PART, SAME LOCATION. THESE CRACKS MAY EXIST IN ALL MODELS USING THIS BEECH SPAR. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT CAUSED WHEN MAKING THE SLOT, THEN BENDING THE EDGE AFTER. SUBMITTER STATED PART MANUFACTURERS SHOULD IMPROVE THEIR CONFORMITY INSPECTIONS AND MEET REQUIREMENTS IN FAR PART 21.