# SDR AU971630

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 16, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Mtsbsi MU2B30
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN5
- System (JASC): [5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5512)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 528
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Horizontal Stab
- Component: Mtsbsi, MU2B30
- 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/AU971630

## Discrepancy

(AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER LEADING EDGE SKINS CRACKED. CRACKS ORIGINATE FROM RIB RIVETS FOR THE OUTBOARD ELEVATOR HINGE. CRACK LENGTH 50.8MM (2IN). FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/MU2/35.

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