# SDR GLBA2012091700057

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 17, 2012
- Submitted: September 17, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N261GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N261GL), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 1900D
- Registry model: [Beech 1900D](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: UE261
- Aircraft time: 33,457 hours, 40,985 cycles
- Engine: Pwa PT6A67D
- System (JASC): [5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5532)
- Part: Skin
- 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/GLBA2012091700057

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSPECTION,  FOUND TWO CRACKS IN THE VERTICAL STAB RT SIDE AFT LWR SPAR SKIN 8.5" UP FROM BOTTOM, 3" IN LENGTH.   REPAIRED IAW EO 12-1900-55-038.  MAJOR REPAIR.

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