SDR 95ZZZW41

Service difficulty report · Skin · Beech 1900C

Difficulty date: January 4, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N143AM
Make and model: Beech 1900C
Aircraft serial: UC143
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Te Flap
Stage of operation: IN
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

DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, AN INSPECTION OF THE LT O/B FLAP (P/N 35165050258), REVEALED A 1.5 INCH CRACK IN THE UPPER SKIN, AND A 1 INCH CRACK IN THE LOWER SKIN ALONG THE TE BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND RIB O/B FROM THE I/B END. THE CRACKS WERE REPAIRED BY STOP DRILLED AND INSTALLING DOUBLERS.

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