# SDR MALA000418

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 15, 2000
- Submitted: July 24, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N408XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 408
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Dented
- Location: Cargo 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/MALA000418

## Discrepancy

FOUND DURING C-CHECK, CARGO DOOR DENTED IN THE SEAL ATTACHMENT AREA ON THE LOWER AFT CORNER.  MAINTENANCE MEASURED DENT AND FOUND TO FALL WITHIN AREA 2 LIMITS DEPTH IS APPROX .065 AND DIA IS .45.  NDT PERFFVNDT006EC AND 004UT BOND TEST NO DELAM AND NO CRACKS NOTED.  DENTS ACCEPTABLE IAW SAAB DOC 72SDS2603.

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