# SDR AU980392

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 1, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna T210M
- Registry model: [Cessna T210M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t210m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO520H
- System (JASC): [5511 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5511)
- Part: Structure
- Part number: 12326241
- Condition: Misinstalled
- Location: Horizontal Stab
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980392

## Discrepancy

(AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SPAR CAP CRACKED IN AREA OF THE LOWER REAR MOUNT BOLT HOLES.  CRACK LENGTHS 12.7MM (0.5 INCH).  INVESTIGATION FOUND NEW PN 1232624-1 REINFORCEMENTS (SE 84-17) HAD BEEN FITTED IN AMERICA (29JUL84), BUT HAD BEEN INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN LEAVING THE LOWER SPAR CAP UNSUPPORTED AROUND THE BOLT HOLES.  PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.

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