# SDR PG0306889

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 19, 2003
- Submitted: May 19, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N981SS
- Make and model: Beech 58P
- Registry model: [Beech 58P](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-58p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: TH1857
- Aircraft time: 1,363 hours
- Engine: Cont IO550*
- System (JASC): [5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5522)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Elevator
- Part time: 1,363 hours
- Component: Elevator
- Component part number: 9661000661
- 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/PG0306889

## Discrepancy

CRACK FOUND ON TOP SIDE OF LEFT HAND ELEVATOR, JUST FORWARD OF OUTBOARD END OF TRIM TAB. CRACK EXTENDS FORWARD INBOARD FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE INCHES.

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