SDR SIMA950941

Service difficulty report · Window Frame · Aerosp ATR42300

Difficulty date: April 4, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N421MQ
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42300
Aircraft serial: 014
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Window Frame
Part number: S53171101204
Condition: Cracked
Location: Cockpit
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

SAT - DURING A 24,000 CYCLE INSPECTION, EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION REVEALED A .25 INCH CRACK ON THE VERTICAL PLANE OF THE NODE 5 LEFT WINDOW FRAME. MAINTENANCE BLENDED THE CRACK IAW ATR DRAWING NR 11S53140122. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)

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