# SDR MALA965267

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 26, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N442MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N442MA), registered now
- Make and model: Swrngn SA227AC
- Aircraft serial: AC725
- System (JASC): [5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5311)
- Part: Frame
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Bs 197
- 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/MALA965267

## Discrepancy

DURING A BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN RT SIDE OF LOWER CONSTANT SECTION FRAME FLANGE AT FUSELAGE STATION 197.  COMPLETED REPAIR TO CONSTANT SECTION IAW FAIRCHILD STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL 53-90-20 PAGES 87-90.  (M)

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