# SDR TWAA9900902

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 12, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N490SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N490SA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-15
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-15) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45798
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Bs 514
- 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/TWAA9900902

## Discrepancy

DURING CHECK-C MAINT CHECK, FOUND SIX INCH CRACK IN FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 514, 12 IN BELOW OVERWING EXIT OPENING ON LEFT SIDE OF AIRCRAFT.  REPAIRED CRACK PER ARA 15854 AND ARA 15856.

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