# SDR 98ZZZX609

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 23, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N7700R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7700R), registered now
- Make and model: Beech D55
- Registry model: [Beech D55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d55) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: TE633
- System (JASC): [5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5522)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 9661000649
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Elevator
- 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/98ZZZX609

## Discrepancy

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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