SDR GLBA2012033002

Service difficulty report · Spar · Beech 1900D

Difficulty date: March 30, 2012
Submitted: April 5, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N247GL
Make and model: Beech 1900D
Aircraft serial: UE247
Aircraft time: 32,517 hours, 39,644 cycles
System (JASC): 5511 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
Part: Spar
Condition: Cracked
Location: Horizontal Stab
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING A SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND 5 TO 7 CRACKS RADIATING FROM THE CENTER LIGHTNING HOLE ON THE STAB REAR SPAR CENTER WEB, 2.5 INCHES IN LENGTH. REPAIRED THE AFFECTED AREA AND PERFORMED ALL REQUIRED RII INSPECTIONS IAW EO 12-1900-55-009. MATERIALS UTILIZED ARE INCLUDED IN THE EO. MAJOR REPAIR

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