SDR GLBA2013031800213

Service difficulty report · Spar Cap · Beech 1900D

Difficulty date: March 18, 2013
Submitted: March 18, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N153GL
Make and model: Beech 1900D
Aircraft time: 37,260 hours, 48,629 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 A CRACK IN THE VERTICAL STABILIZER LT SPAR CAP ANGLE AT 20 PERCENT CHORD AT FSS 84.10, GOING THROUGH THE THIRD FASTENER FROM THE TOP (SECOND FASTENER BELOW THE HAT SECTION) IN THE AREA OF THE HORIZONTAL STAB ATTACH FITTING, .75" IN LENGTH. REPAIRED IAW EO 13-1900-55-029. MAJOR REPAIR.

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