# SDR MALA030290

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 31, 2003
- Submitted: June 6, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N99XJ
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340A099
- System (JASC): [5400 · Nacelle/Pylon Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5400)
- Part: Latch
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Nacelle Door
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA030290

## Discrepancy

DURING FLIGHT 2928 LT ENGINE COWL CAME LOOSE ON FWD CORNER.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED LATCHES FOR CONDITION AND SECURITY.  CHECKS OK.  INSPECTED HINGES VISUALLY, CHECKS OK.  RESECURED LATCH.

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