# SDR MALA964921

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 14, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N438MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438MA), registered now
- Make and model: Swrngn SA227AC
- Aircraft serial: AC721B
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Cargo Door Frame
- Part number: 2722085
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964921

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED CRACKS IN THE FORWARD CARGO DOOR FRAME GAS STRUT MOUNT HOLE.  THEY REMOVED THE CRACKED PORTION AND FABRICATED AND INSTALLED A REPAIR ANGLE, PLATE AND FILLER IAW FAC ARP 53-20-9503.  (M)

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