# SDR MALA000530

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 15, 2000
- Submitted: September 1, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N446XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 446
- System (JASC): [7110 · Engine Cowling System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7110)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000530

## Discrepancy

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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