# SDR DJFA2007039

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 30, 2007
- Submitted: April 3, 2007
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N789TA
- Make and model: Beech 400A
- Registry model: [Beech 400A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hawker-beechcraft-400a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: RK268
- Engine: Pwa JT15D5
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Rib
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vertical 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/DJFA2007039

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED A CRACK IN A VERTICAL STABILIZER RIB ABOVE THE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK MOUNTING BRACKET.  CRACK WAS .5" LONG AND TERMINATED TO A TOOLING HOLE.  CRACK WAS REPAIRED IAW ENGINEERING DATA.

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