SDR MALA965033

Service difficulty report · Skin · Swrngn SA227AC

Difficulty date: June 12, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N425MA
Make and model: Swrngn SA227AC
Aircraft serial: AC640
System (JASC): 5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Vert Stab
Stage of operation: IN
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 INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT VERTICAL STABILIZER SKIN CRACKED AFT OF THE CUT OUT FOR THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SPAR. PERFORMED REPAIR TO RIGHT VERTICAL STAB SKIN BY REMOVAL OF PREVIOUS REPAIR. STOP DRILLED NEW CRACK. FABRICATED AND WET INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAC SRM 51-90-04 REPAIR NR 11. (M)