SDR 98ZZZM834

Service difficulty report · Extrusion · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: October 27, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N180AE
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B180
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Extrusion
Part number: 46500043
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 596-686
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 - FOUND SEAT TRACK AT BL 0, 18.3L, AND 18.3R AT FS 596-686 CORRODED. CUT OUT 90 INCHES OF TRACK FOR 18.3R, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED AND EXTRUSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT TRACKS AT BL 0 AND BL 18.3L. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

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