# SDR CA980430034

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 22, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech E-55
- Registry model: [Beech E-55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e-55) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520CB
- System (JASC): [5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5730)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 00011010922
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt/Rt Wings
- Part time: 7,156 hours
- Component: 000110105604
- 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/CA980430034

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON THE LT AND RT WING LEADING EDGE SKIN, A 3 CM CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE LOWER INBOARD FORWARD LEADING EDGE SKIN.  THE CRACK IS LOCATED OUTBOARD OF LEADING EDGE ATTACHMENT SCREW P/N AN525-8R12 ITEM 13 OF IPC FIGURE 20-01-4 PAGE 57-20-01-4.  CRACK IS PROGRESSING FORWARD TOWARD THE 1 INCH HOLE IN THE SKIN FOR MAIN FUEL CELL DRAIN COCK.  BEECH ENGINEERING CONTACTED REGARDING REPAIR SCHEME.

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