# SDR PLGA980403A

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 3, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N347BE
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B187
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Pax Door
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA980403A

## Discrepancy

BOS - FLT 4397 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CREW HEARD A LOUD SQUEAL.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE FOUND FUSELAGE RAIN GUARD SEAL HAD PULLED LOOSE.  SEAL WAS REINSTALLED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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