SDR 2003F00052

Service difficulty report · Plate · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
September 12, 2002
Submitted
January 6, 2003
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N360SZ
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial
340A006
Part
Plate
Part number
7252300211
Condition
Cracked
Location
Cargo Door
Part time
38,090 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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 RIGGING OF THE CARGO DOOR, IT WAS NOTED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE CARGO DOOR HANDLE SLIDE PLATE WAS CRACKED AT THE TOP LOCKING PIN HOLE. SERVICE BULLETIN 340-52-022 HAD NOT BE COMPLIED WITH. AS A CORRECTIVE ACTION, THE CARGO DOOR WAS REMOVED AND SENT OUT FOR REPAIR. (M)

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