SDR GLBA2012112800119

Service difficulty report · Spar Cap · Beech 1900D

Difficulty date: November 27, 2012
Submitted: November 28, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N254GL
Make and model: Beech 1900D
Aircraft serial: UE254
Aircraft time: 33,408 hours, 40,271 cycles
System (JASC): 5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
Part: Spar Cap
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 VERTICAL STABILIZER, ONE CRACK GOING DOWN TO THE FIRST FASTENER HOLE AND 1 NEXT TO THE SECOND FASTENER HOLE, 0.875" IN LENGTH. MX REPAIRED THE AFFECTED AREA IAW FR-CO-02580R1, STEP 1. MAJOR REPAIR.

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