# SDR GLBA2012091000049

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 7, 2012
- Submitted: September 10, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N153GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N153GL), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 1900D
- Registry model: [Beech 1900D](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: UE153
- Aircraft time: 36,093 hours, 47,268 cycles
- Engine: Pwa PT6A67D
- System (JASC): [5511 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5511)
- Part: Spar Cap
- 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/GLBA2012091000049

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSPECTION,  FOUND A CRACK IN THE VERTICAL STAB LT SPAR CAP ANGLE AT 20 PERCENT CHORD AT VSS 84.10, .75" IN LENGTH.  REPAIRED IAW FR-CO002516R1, STEP 1.  MAJOR REPAIR.

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