# SDR QMLA2017050817048

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 8, 2017
- Submitted: May 9, 2017
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N7UC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7UC), registered now
- Make and model: Agusta A109E
- Registry model: [Agusta A109E](https://openairdocs.org/model/agusta-a109e) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 11088
- Aircraft time: 5,546 hours, 17,562 cycles
- Engine: Pwc PW206C
- Engine time: 1,561 hours, 17,562 cycles
- System (JASC): [5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5310)
- Part: Support Frame
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Door Frame
- Part time: 5,546 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017050817048

## Discrepancy

THE PILOTS AFT DOOR POST IS CRACKED AT JUNCTION WHERE THE POST ATTACHES TO THE FLOOR. THE CRACK STARTS ON THE INSIDE AND REACHES AROUND TO THE FRONT SIDE OF THE POST.

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