# SDR SIMA952992

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 26, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N297AE
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B297
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Intercostal
- Part number: 7253720320
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Sta 272/288
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA952992

## Discrepancy

LAW - DURING MBV/HMBV INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT INTERCOSTAL BETWEEN STATION 272 AND 288 HAD A 1.5 INCH CRACK IN UPPER FLANGE AT NUT PLATE.  REMOVED AND REPLACED INTERCOSTAL P/N 7253720-325, IAW SAAB SRM 51-20.  (M)

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