# SDR MALA000582

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 30, 2000
- Submitted: October 25, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N414XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B414
- System (JASC): [5260 · Entrance Stairs](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5260)
- Part: Hand Rail
- 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/MALA000582

## Discrepancy

FOUND DURING C-CHECK, UPPER FORWARD TUBE ON AIRSTAIR HANDRAIL IS DENTED.  REFER TO CELSIUS TASK CARD 2555, W/O 18816  AND SAAB DRAWING 7252600-557.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED DENTED HANDRAIL IAW SRM 51-10-10, CUT TO LENGTH NEW TUBE SECTION 21.5 INCHES IAW SRM 51-7-30 AND SAAB DWG 725260 0-551.  INSTALLED NEW TUBING IAW SRM 51-33-00 AND SAAB DWG 7252600-551.

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