# SDR MALA040625

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 27, 2004
- Submitted: October 29, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N27XJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27XJ), registered now
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340A027
- Aircraft time: 42,168 hours, 46,868 cycles
- System (JASC): [5550 · Empennage Flight Control Surfaces, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5550)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Dented
- Location: Stabilizer
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA040625

## Discrepancy

DURING 4Y/2Y INSPECTION IN BNA, NOTED 7 DENTS IN LT UPPER STAB SKIN.  FIVE ARE WITHIN LIMITS PER THE SRM & 2 WERE DELAMINATED AND REPAIRED PER EO S55017.

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