# SDR 2012FA0000772

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 22, 2012
- Submitted: November 21, 2012
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N579M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N579M), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 550
- Registry model: [Cessna 550](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-550) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 5501133
- Engine: Pwa PW530A
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 553100733
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vertical Stab
- Part time: 4,942 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000772

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED PHASE 5 INSPECTION,  FOUND FITTING CRACKED IN THE VERTICAL STAB.  THE CRACK   WAS FOUND USING EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION METHODS.

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