# SDR SIMA981802

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 29, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N268AE
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B268
- System (JASC): [5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5512)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Chafed
- Location: Horiz Stabilizer
- 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/SIMA981802

## Discrepancy

ABI- DURING COMPLIANCE OF SB 34-53-042, INSTALLATION OF PROTECTION PLATE ON LT FUSELAGE AT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER,  A CHAFE WAS DISCOVERED BEYOND SRM LIMITATIONS.  BLENDED AREA.  PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION.  INSTALLED EXTERNAL DOUBLER 11.0 INCHES BY 10.75 INCHES IAW SAAB STATEMENT 72SDS1044.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (X)

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