SDR SIMA9830613

Service difficulty report · Skin · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: November 2, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N180AE
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B180
System (JASC): 5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 733
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

ABI - DURING MBV INSPECTION, AN AREA OF CORROSION FOUND BEYOND SRM LIMITS ON EXTERIOR FUSELAGE SKIN AT FS 733 ABOVE SL 1504. CORROSION REMOVED, EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION DONE WITH NO INDICATION OF CRACKS. FABRICTED DOUBLER AND TRIPLER .032 THICH. ATTACHED TO FUSELAGE, AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE. (M)

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