# SDR CA000501015

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 24, 2000
- Submitted: January 19, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Doug B-26C
- Registry model: [Doug B-26C](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-b-26c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 5,359 hours
- Engine: Pwa R280079
- System (JASC): [5711 · Wing Spar](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5711)
- Part: Spar
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Wing
- Part time: 3,559 hours
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000501015

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON TAKEOFF THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG.  A VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED NOTHING UNUSUAL AND HE CONTINUED THE FLIGHT. ON LANDING THE ENGINEER DISCOVERED THE LT REAR SPAR CRACKED COMPLETELY. FLEET NDT CAMPAIGN BEING CARRIED OUT.

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