# SDR SIMA2155

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 2, 2000
- Submitted: October 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N278AE
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B278
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Angle
- Part number: 7257840078
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt Te 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/SIMA2155

## Discrepancy

SBP - WHILE PERFORMING EO G1-5700-191, FOUND SUPPORT ANGLE ON THE RIGHT FLAP FORWARD NACELLE FAIRING BULKHEAD CRACKED.  CRACK BEGAN AT THE LOWER EDGE AND EXTENDED UP THE OUTSIDE RADIUS APPROX 1 INCH.  AFTER REMOVAL OF THE FLAP FAIRING FOUND 4 POPPED RIVETS THAT HOLD THE AFT BULKHEAD TO THE FLAP.  ALSO, FOUND 3 POPPED RIVETS ON THE OUTBOARD FLAP FAIRING ATTACH ANGLE TO THE FLAP.  REPLACED THE POPPED RIVETS AND THE SUPPORT ANGLE IAW SAAB SRM.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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