# SDR MASA97086

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N5YV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5YV), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 1900D
- Registry model: [Beech 1900D](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: UE5
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 1016200111
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Lt-Rt Elevator
- Part time: 14,256 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MASA97086

## Discrepancy

DURING A LIGHTNING STRIKE INSPECTION, THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR HINGE ASSEMBLIES WERE FOUND TO HAVE HEAVY CORROSION (EXFOLIATION). REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT AND RIGHT HINGE ASSEMBLIES.  (X)

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