# SDR SIMA983442

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 10, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N272AE
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B272
- System (JASC): [5414 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5414)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Chafed
- Location: Lt Nacelle
- 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/SIMA983442

## Discrepancy

ABI - DURING MBV INSPECTION, FOUND A CHAFE ON LEFT NACELLE INBOARD FILLET FAIRING SEAL CONTACT AREA.  BLENDED CHAFED AREA AND PERFORMED AND EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION WITH NO CRACKS INDICATED.  FABRICATED AND INSTALLED A DOUBLER .050 THICK.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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