As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING 4C-CHECK, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE PASSENGER DOOR STEP STRUCTURE CRACKED AT THE UPPER STEP ON THE FORWARD AND AFT SIDES. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE STEP STRUCTURE IAW ATR-42 SRM 52-11-00. THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)