SDR GLBA2012092400067

Service difficulty report · Angle · Beech 1900D

Difficulty date: September 24, 2012
Submitted: September 24, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N184UX
Make and model: Beech 1900D
Aircraft serial: UE184
Aircraft time: 35,915 hours, 44,855 cycles
System (JASC): 5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
Part: Angle
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 TWO CRACKS ON THE LT FWD SPAR CAP ANGLE ON THE VERTICAL STAB COMING DOWN TO THE FIRST FASTENER, .375" IN LENGTH, AND A SECOND CRACK NEXT TO THE SECOND FASTENER FROM THE TOP, .5" IN LENGTH. REPAIRED IAW FR-CO-02532, REV 1, STEP 1. MAJOR REPAIR.

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