# SDR MALA976574

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 15, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N76XJ
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 076
- System (JASC): [5411 · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5411)
- Part: Frame
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nacelle
- 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/MALA976574

## Discrepancy

DURING HEAVY CHECK, SOME RIVETS ATTACHING TO LOWER FRAME THROUGH THE EXTERNAL SKIN, NEAR NAC WL 94, HAVE POOR PITCH & EDGE DISTANCE.  THERE IS A CRACK IN THE LOWER FRAME IN THIS AREA STARTING FROM A FASTENER HOLE GOING TO THE EDGE OF THE FRAME.  MAINTENANCE REPAIR PER EO NR S54020 AND SAAB STATEMENT 72SDS1756 REV A DATED 9/13/99.

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