# SDR MALA976122

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 29, 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): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Dented
- Location: Bs 634
- 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/MALA976122

## Discrepancy

DURING HEAVY CHECK, LOCATED DENT IN FUSELAGE STA 634.  MAINTENANCE COMPLETE STEP 3.2.1 FOR THE DYE PENETRANT/EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION OF THE SURROUNDING PANEL AND ADJACENT AND WEB AREAS OF FRAME AT STA 632.112, REF NTM 51-08-00 AND 51-06-00.  REFERENCE STEP 3.3.2 IF NO FURTHER DAMAGE IS NOTED THE SENT IS SMOOTH, IT CAN BE ACCEPTED AS IS.  NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED.

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