SDR GLBA2012090400044

Service difficulty report · Spar · Beech 1900D

Difficulty date: September 2, 2012
Submitted: September 13, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N220GL
Make and model: Beech 1900D
Aircraft serial: UE220
Aircraft time: 34,226 hours, 41,561 cycles
Engine: Pwa PT6A67D
System (JASC): 5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
Part: Spar
Condition: Cracked
Location: Vertical 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 A CRACK IN THE VERTICAL STAB RT FWD SPAR CAP ANGLE AT 20 PERCENT CHORD AND APPROX VSS 84.10 PROTRUDING FROM THE 2ND FROM TOP FASTNER APPROX .125" TO EITHER SIDE, 2 CRACKS, .25" IN LENGTH. REPAIRED IAW EO 12-1900-55-026.

More about the Beech 1900D