# SDR KPVA201305200003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 20, 2013
- Submitted: May 21, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N941WP
- Make and model: Aerosp ATR 72-212
- Registry model: [Aerosp ATR 72-212](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-atr-72-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 349
- Engine: Pwa PW120
- System (JASC): [5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5310)
- Part: Beam
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Pax Door
- 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/KPVA201305200003

## Discrepancy

CABIN DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE.  FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING LEAD TO DISCOVERY OF CRACK ON COUNTERBALANCE MECHANICAL MOUNT BEAM.

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