# SDR QMLDMG1502

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 16, 2010
- Submitted: December 17, 2010
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N578AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N578AM), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC135P1
- Registry model: [Urocop EC135P1](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-deutschland-ec135p1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0140
- Aircraft time: 4,304 hours, 19,619 cycles
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL2B1
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Zone 100
- Part time: 4,304 hours, 19,619 cycles
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLDMG1502

## Discrepancy

WHILE PERFORMING AN INSP OF THE FUSELAGE, FOUND A CRACK IN THE SKIN BEHIND THE LT SLIDING DOOR TRACK.  CONTACTED MFG IAW THE SRM FOR A REPAIR SCHEME.

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