# SDR MALA010464

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 17, 2001
- Submitted: May 21, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N427XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 427
- Aircraft time: 9,344 hours, 10,481 cycles
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Door
- Condition: Dented
- Location: Cargo Bay
- 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/MALA010464

## Discrepancy

DURING C-CHECK, FOUND CARGO DOOR DENTED IN SEAL AREA AT LOWER FORWARD CORNER. MX MEASURED DENT AND FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS. NDT PERFFVNDT006EC & 004UT BOND NO DELAM NO CRACKS NOTED REPAIRED DENT PER SAAB SDS001496.  COMPLIED WITH CABIN PRESSURE LEAK CHECK.

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