# SDR ASOA03335

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 24, 2003
- Submitted: August 20, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N533AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N533AS), registered now
- Make and model: Aerosp ATR 72-212
- Registry model: [Aerosp ATR 72-212](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-atr-72-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 460
- System (JASC): [5260 · Entrance Stairs](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5260)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Airstair Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03335

## Discrepancy

DURING HANGAR MAINTENANCE IN MCN, THE AIRSTAIR DOOR WEB SKIN FORWARD SIDE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT THE CENTER STEP.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND AIRCRAFT OK FOR FURTHER SERVICE.  THE PERMANENT REPAIR WILL BE COMPLIED WITH ON THE NEXT A-CHECK.  (M)

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