# SDR SIMA200216505

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 6, 2002
- Submitted: July 10, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N343SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N343SB), registered now
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B343
- Engine: Ge CT71
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Dented
- Location: T/E Flap
- 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/SIMA200216505

## Discrepancy

LEFT FLAP BOTTOM SKIN HAS 2 DENTS APPROXIMATELY 8 INCH OUTBOARD IF INBOARD HINGE.  PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT AND BOND CHECK, NO DEFECTS.  DENTS FOUND TO BE WITHIN SRM LIMITS.

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