# SDR MALA976121

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 27, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N112XJ
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340A112
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Dented
- 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/MALA976121

## Discrepancy

DURING HEAVY CHECK, THE CARGO DOOR HAS A SINGLE 2' WIDE BY 2' LONG BY .032' DEEP DENT IN THE OUTER SKIN.  DENT IS LOCATED AT THE LOWER EDGE OF THE DOOR APPROX 8 OF THE FORWARD LOWER CORNER.  DENT IS, 40' FROM THE LOWER SKIN EDGE.  DENT IS ALLOWED AND CAN BE ACCEPTED AS LONG AS NO CRACKS OF DELAMINATIONS ARE NOTED.

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