# SDR SIMA983061

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 2, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N177AE
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B177
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Fuselage
- 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/SIMA983061

## Discrepancy

OKC - LOWER EXTERNAL FUSELAGE SKIN IS CORRODED IN SEVERAL PLACES BETWEEN FS 590 AND 614 FROM CENTERLINE, TO APPROX 24 INCHES OUTBOARD LEFT, STATION 604-608, WL CL-10.  POLISHED OUT UP TO 50 PERCENT SKIN THICKNESS, BEAD BLASTED AREA.  FABRICATED AND INSTALLED EXTERNAL DOUBLER.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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