# SDR AU971521

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech 58
- Registry model: [Beech 58](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-58) (OpenAirDocs)
- Propeller: Mcauly 3AF32C512
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 3540001818
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: Cabin Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971521

## Discrepancy

(AUS) MAIN CABIN DOOR UPPER FORWARD HINGE FRACTURED AT THE HINGE BOLT HOLE. SUSPECT INITIATED BY INTERGRANULAR CORROSION DUE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CONTACT.

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