# SDR 2005FA0000998

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 23, 2005
- Submitted: July 22, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N5544A
- Make and model: Beech F33A
- Registry model: [Beech F33A](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-f33a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: CE1343
- Engine: Cont IO520*
- System (JASC): [5553 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5553)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 3364000039
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vertical Stab
- Part time: 18,044 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000998

## Discrepancy

WHILE PERFORMING UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, VERTICAL STABILIZER WAS REMOVED, WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS INSPECTING THE FITTINGS FOR REINSTALLATION OF THE VERTICAL STABILIZER NOTICED A CRACK COMING FROM BOTTOM RT LOWER MOUNTING HOLE ON FORWARD FITTING.  AT THIS TIME NO PROBABLE CAUSE OR RECOMMENDATION.  (K)

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