# SDR MALA000647

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 3, 2000
- Submitted: November 2, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N418XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 418
- System (JASC): [5260 · Entrance Stairs](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5260)
- Part: Track
- Condition: Corroded
- 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/MALA000647

## Discrepancy

FOUND DURING C-CHECK, CORROSION AT AIRSTAIRS TRACK BETWEEN STA 258 - STA 288 AT LBL 27, REFER TO CELSIUS TASK CARD 1538, W/O 18737 AND SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS000199.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION AS REQUIRED, IAW SRM 51-70-40.  REMAINING MATERIAL IS OUT OF LIMITS REF:  SRM 51-10-10.  ALODINED, PRIMED AND TOPCOATED REF SRM 51-20-42/43.  MATERIAL LOSS IS ACCEPTABLE AS IS IAW SAAB  EO 340SDS000199.

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