SDR MALA020127

Service difficulty report · Hinge Fitting · Saab 340B

Difficulty date
January 16, 2002
Submitted
January 28, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N407XJ
Make and model
Saab 340B
Aircraft serial
340B407
Aircraft time
13,202 hours, 14,340 cycles
Part
Hinge Fitting
Part number
7257800582
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
C
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 4K-Check in CWA, LH Flap Hinge WS 123.38 has play at Flap Attach points. Maintenance installed new fitting PN 7257800-582 RHOB and new hardware IAW SB57-038. Removed and installed new fitting assembly. Re-installed Hinge with new Hardware.Re-installed original Rear Frame IAW EO#S57043 and SRM 51.

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