# SDR GLBA2013030500193

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 4, 2013
- Submitted: March 5, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N257GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N257GL), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 1900D
- Registry model: [Beech 1900D](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: UE257
- Aircraft time: 33,898 hours, 41,147 cycles
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Bs 588.1
- 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/GLBA2013030500193

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND A CRACK AT FS 588.1 STRINGER 8L, PROTRUDING UPWARD, 1 INCH IN LENGTH.  REPAIRED IAW EO 13-1900-53-020.  MAJOR REPAIR.

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