# SDR 2020FA0000162

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 22, 2020
- Submitted: February 19, 2020
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N9469B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9469B), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 208B
- Registry model: [Cessna 208B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 208B0079
- Engine: Pwc PT6A140
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Torque Tube
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Elevator
- Component: Left Elevator, Cessna
- Component part number: 26340001
- 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/2020FA0000162

## Discrepancy

DURING THE LAST PHASE INSPECTION A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE LEFT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE.

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