SDR GLBA2013012200160

Service difficulty report · Skin · Beech 1900D

Difficulty date: January 22, 2013
Submitted: January 22, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N247GL
Make and model: Beech 1900D
Aircraft serial: UE247
System (JASC): 5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Elevator
Component: Elevator · Beech
Component part number: 130610000613
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

DURING A SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND 2 CRACKS ON A LT ELEVATOR ASSY IN THE T/E, APPROX 23.1875" OTBD OF TRIM TAB OTBD CUTOUT, ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ELEVATOR SKIN, (TOP AND BOTTOM SIDES), 1" IN LENGTH. REPAIRED IAW EO 13-1900-27-001. MAJOR REPAIR.

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