SDR 2003F00385

Service difficulty report · Rib · Beech 1900D

Difficulty date: May 12, 2003
Submitted: June 12, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N53545
Make and model: Beech 1900D
Aircraft serial: UE185
System (JASC): 5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
Part: Rib
Condition: Cracked
Location: Vertical Stab
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

AT SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSPECTION, VERTICAL STABLIZER FORWARD TOP RIB HAS TWO CRACKS ON STRESS RELIEF HOLES. REPAIRED VERTICAL STABILIZER FORWARD TOP RIB BY INSTALLING TWO REPAIR DOUBLERS AT THE END OF CRACKS IAW BEECH 1900D STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL 51-70-17, FIGURE 1, PAGE 2 JUNE/99. (M)

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