# SDR 97ZZZM961

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 13, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N178YV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N178YV), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 1900D
- Registry model: [Beech 1900D](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: UE178
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Te Flap
- Part time: 4,376 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM961

## Discrepancy

AT ICT, OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE INSPECTION FOUND A 1 INCH CRACK IN LEFT OUTBOARD FLAP APPROX 31 INCHES FROM OUTBOARD EDGE OF FLAP STOP.  DRILLED CRACK USING A SIZE .09375 DRILL BIT.  FABRICATED AND INSTALLED A 2.5 INCH BY 2.5 PATCH USING FLAP SKIN STOCK IAW BEECHCRAFT SRM 54-70, 51-40 AND TO 1900-27-00-0001.  (M)

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