# SDR MALA000704

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 18, 2000
- Submitted: December 8, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N421XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 421
- System (JASC): [5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5347)
- Part: Seat Track
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Fuselage
- 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/MALA000704

## Discrepancy

FOUND DURING C-CHECK, CORROSION ON INBOARD FLOOR PANEL FLANGE OF SEAT TRACK LBL18.3, FROM STA 294-389. REFER TO CELSIUS W/O 18910, TASK CARD 1512, SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS000299.  MAINTENANCE  BLENDED CORROSION ON LBL 18.3, STA 294-389 PER SRM 51-70-40.  REMAINING MATERIAL IS OUT OF LIMITS PER SRM 51-10-10.  OK TO SURFACE PREP, ALODINED, PRIMED AND TOPCOATED SEAT TRACK LBL18.3 294-389 PER SRM 51-20-42/43.  REMAINING MATERIAL IS ACCEPTABLE IAW SAAB DOCUMENT 340SDS000299.

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