# SDR MALA010424

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 26, 2001
- Submitted: April 27, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N106XJ
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 106
- Aircraft time: 25,373 hours, 26,635 cycles
- System (JASC): [7110 · Engine Cowling System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7110)
- Part: Cowling
- Part number: 725450188
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Lt Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010424

## Discrepancy

DURING FLIGHT 2737 OUT OF MSP, LT ENGINE COWLING CAME LOOSE INFLIGHT.  AIR RETURN TO MSP.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED UPPER FAIRING P/N 7254501-88 AND PROP IAW SAAB 340 JOB CARD 6110-303.  REINSTALLED FIGURE 8 COWL AS REQUIRED.  RE-SCUFFED METAL, PRIMED AND PAINTED IAW SAAB AMM 51-20-00.

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