# SDR GLBA2013091900316

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 18, 2013
- Submitted: October 17, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N169GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169GL), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 1900D
- Registry model: [Beech 1900D](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: UE169
- Aircraft time: 35,186 hours, 43,795 cycles
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Spar Cap
- Part number: 1016400113
- 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/GLBA2013091900316

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MX FOUND THE LT FWD SPAR CAP ON THE VERTICAL STABILIZER CRACKED AT THE SECOND HOLE.  THE CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY .1250 INCHES IN LENGTH.  REPAIRED IAW EO 13-1900-55-020.  MAJOR REPAIR.

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