SDR C2XA99IA248

Service difficulty report · Doubler · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date: April 18, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N34820
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial: 159
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Doubler
Part number: S52571401208
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Mlg Ww
Stage of operation: IN
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

IAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE LEFT WHEEL WELL FORWARD OUTBOARD CORNER RADIUS DOUBLER WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED JUST AFT OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE INBOARD ATTACH FITTING. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE DAMAGED DOUBLER IAW ATR 42 REPAIR DRAWING 15S535R0045, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)

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