# SDR MALA020127

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 16, 2002
- Submitted: January 28, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N407XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B407
- Aircraft time: 13,202 hours, 14,340 cycles
- System (JASC): [2750 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2750)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: 7257800582
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020127

## Discrepancy

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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