SDR GLBA2012111200106

Service difficulty report · Bulkhead · Beech 1900D

Difficulty date: November 12, 2012
Submitted: November 12, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N165YV
Make and model: Beech 1900D
Aircraft serial: UE165
Aircraft time: 28,818 hours, 46,754 cycles
System (JASC): 5312 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
Part: Bulkhead
Condition: Cracked
Location: Aft
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 SEVEN CRACKS IN THE RT FWD PRESSURE BULKHEAD AT FASTENERS, THE OTBD ROW TO DOUBLE ROW TO FASTENERS AT THE INBD EDGE OF BULKHEAD, 2.375" IN LENGTH. MX REPAIRED THE AFFECTED AREA IAW EO 12-1900-53-068.

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