# SDR GLBA2013010400169

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 2, 2013
- Submitted: February 4, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N240GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N240GL), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 1900D
- Registry model: [Beech 1900D](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: UE240
- Aircraft time: 34,986 hours, 42,733 cycles
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- 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/GLBA2013010400169

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND A CRACK IN THE LT FWD SPAR CAP ANGLE AT CSS 69.184 AND 20 PERCENT CHORD, 1.75" IN LENGTH.  REPAIRED IAW EO 13-1900-55-004. MAJOR REPAIR.

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