SDR GLBA2012090400045

Service difficulty report · Spar · Beech 1900D

Difficulty date: August 31, 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 CRACK IN THE VERTICAL STAB LT FWD SPAR CAP ANGLE AT 20 PERCENT CHORD AND APPROX VSS 84.10, EXTENDING FROM TOP OF ANGLE TO JUST PAST 2ND FROM TOP FASTENER, 1.5" IN LENGTH. REPAIRED IAW EO 12-1900-55-025.

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