SDR 2013F00131

Service difficulty report · Structure · Swrngn SA227AC

Difficulty date: June 12, 2013
Submitted: June 12, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N697AX
Make and model: Swrngn SA227AC
Aircraft serial: AC697B
Aircraft time: 22,892 hours, 39,501 cycles
System (JASC): 5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure
Part: Structure
Condition: Cracked
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: U
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

WHILE PERFORMING INSPECTION CALLED OUT IN AD 2012-18-01, FOUND TWO CRACKS. LT MAIN SPAR AFT FITTING CRACKED IN THE UPPER RADIUS. CRACK LENGTH 1 INCH. RT MAIN SPAR FWD FITTING CRACKED AT INBD BOLT HOLE. CRACK LENGTH .1250 INCH. THE ACFT HAS NO EVIDENCE OF A HARD LANDING.