# SDR CA010828023

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 14, 2001
- Submitted: September 5, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech 99
- Registry model: [Beech 99](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-99) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 44,152 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6A28
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [2730 · Elevator Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2730)
- Part: Torque Tube
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Elevator
- Component: Ele Torque Tube, Beech, 1156100103
- 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/CA010828023

## Discrepancy

(CAN) UPON PERFORMING THE SB2145 ON THE COMPONENT.FIRST INSPECTION FROM FACTORY, WE DO IT UPON ARRIVAL FOR QUALITY REASONS.  A CRACK WAS FOUND DURING THE LPI PROCESS.THE CRACK TRAVELS FROM INSIDE THE HOLE TO APROX. 4MM OUTSIDE THE HOLE RUNNING AXIAL ALONG THE TUBE.  TUBE WAS REJECTED.

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