# SDR 2002UALA00788

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 29, 2002
- Submitted: May 8, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N342UA
- Make and model: Boeing 737322
- Aircraft serial: 24246
- Aircraft time: 41,382 hours, 21,362 cycles
- Engine: Ge CFM56*
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fuselage
- 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/2002UALA00788

## Discrepancy

THERE IS A 2.5 INCH CRACK IN FUSELAGE AT LOWER AFT RADIUS OF DOOR 1R OPENING.  MAJOR REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED.  REPAIR ANGLE INSTALLED.  VERIFIED CRACK FREE AFTER DAMAGE REMOVED.

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