SDR MALA000530

Service difficulty report · Door · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: August 15, 2000
Submitted: September 1, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N446XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 446
System (JASC): 7110 · Engine Cowling System
Part: Door
Part number: 7271110613
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Engine Cowl
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

FOUND DURING C-CHECK, LT ENGINE COWL DOOR (P/N 727110-614) CRACKED LOWER RIB. MAINTENANCE CUT OUT DAMAGE, STOP DRILLED CRACKS ON 613 RIB. FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLERS FROM 301 1/4HD, .032(614 RIB) & 301 1/4HD. 020(613 RIB), INSTALLED REPAIRS IAW SRM 51-40-21.

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