SDR 98ZZZX609

Service difficulty report · Skin · Beech D55

Difficulty date: January 23, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N7700R
Make and model: Beech D55
Aircraft serial: TE633
System (JASC): 5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Part number: 9661000649
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Elevator
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 RAMP INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK IN TOP SKIN JUST OUTBOARD OF OUTBOARD HINGE POINT. CRACK ALIGNED WITH CRACK IN SKIN P/N 96-610006-3. SUB-SURFACE STRUCTURE SHOWED NO DAMAGE, BUT CRACKED PAINT IN BALANCE WEIGHT ATTACH AREA INDICATES PREVIOUS STRESS. AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME, 4,524 HOURS.

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