# SDR MALA000524

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 12, 2000
- Submitted: September 1, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N446XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 446
- System (JASC): [5260 · Entrance Stairs](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5260)
- Part: Structure
- Condition: Dented
- Location: Airstair
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000524

## Discrepancy

FOUND DURING C-CHECK, FORWARD HANDRAIL ON AIRSTAIR DENTED.  MAINTENANCE REPLACED FORWARD UPPER HANDRAIL, FABRICATED NEW FROM 2024TE WW-T-700 PO68980 TUBING, BUFFED MATERIAL INSTALLED USING EA9330.  ADHESIVE IAW SAAB DRAWING NR 7252600-55.

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