# SDR AU010056

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 28, 2001
- Submitted: March 20, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- Propeller: Rotol R3904123F27
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 7257830022
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Te Flap
- Component: 7257800504
- 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/AU010056

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RT FLAP ASSEMBLY OUTBOARD FITTING AFT ATTACHMENT LUG CRACKED. CRACK APPEARS TO HAVE EMANATED FROM THE BOLT/BUSHING HOLE AND PROGRESSED THROUGH ONE SIDE OF THE LUG. FOUND DURING VISUAL INSPECTION IAW SB-340-57-037.

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