SDR MALA020323

Service difficulty report · Frame · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: May 14, 2002
Submitted: June 6, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N443XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B443
Aircraft time: 9,857 hours, 11,155 cycles
System (JASC): 5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame
Part: Frame
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 4K-CHECK IN CWA, O/B OF RBL 18 AT STA 272 FRAME ANGLE HAS CORROSION. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION, FABRICATED ANGLE DOUBLER AND REQUIRED SHIMS FROM MATERIAL LOT 309801, AND INSTALLED ON STA 272 FRAME TOP AS REQUIRED IAW SRM CHAPTERS 51-70-40, AND 51-70-30.

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