# SDR GLBA2012090400044

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 2, 2012
- Submitted: September 13, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N220GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220GL), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 1900D
- Registry model: [Beech 1900D](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: UE220
- Aircraft time: 34,226 hours, 41,561 cycles
- Engine: Pwa PT6A67D
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Spar
- 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/GLBA2012090400044

## Discrepancy

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.

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