# SDR MALA975300

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 25, 1997
- 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): [5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5311)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: 2722093
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Bs 227
- 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/MALA975300

## Discrepancy

DURING BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, FOUND A .175 INCH CRACK IN THE LEFT LOWER BELT FRAME RELIEF RADIUS AT FS 227 (P/N 27-22093).  COMPLETED REPAIR BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW AEROTECH DESIGNS EA01-96136 DATED 12/29/96.  (M)

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