SDR MALA010490

Service difficulty report · Cargo Track · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: April 9, 2001
Submitted: May 21, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N429XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 429
Aircraft time: 8,703 hours, 9,778 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Cargo Track
Condition: Corroded
Location: Fuselage
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

DURING C-CHECK IN BNA, CARGO BAY SEAT TRACK LT CENTER RT CENTER IS CORRODED ON UPPER FLANGES FROM FS 640.0 TO FS 868. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION ON LT, ENTER AND RT CARGO SEAT TRACKS. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT, CENTER AND RT SEAT TRACKS DUE MATERIAL REMOVAL OUT OF ALLOWABLE LIMIT REF SRM 53-7060.

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