# SDR MALA976536

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 15, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N68XJ
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 068
- System (JASC): [7110 · Engine Cowling System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7110)
- Part: Latch
- Condition: Not Secured
- Location: Engine Cowl
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976536

## Discrepancy

PASSENGER NOTED COWLING MOVED ON TAKEOFF.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP.  MAINTENANCE FOUND LATCH NOT SECURED.  RESECURED LATCH, NO DAMAGE NOTED.

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