# SDR MALA020486

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 16, 2002
- Submitted: August 22, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N448XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B448
- Aircraft time: 9,675 hours, 10,729 cycles
- System (JASC): [5260 · Entrance Stairs](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5260)
- Part: Channel
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Airstairs
- 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/MALA020486

## Discrepancy

DURING 4K/WY/4Y INSPECTION IN CWA, AIRSTAIR U-CHANNEL HAS CORROSION.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION IAW SRM 51-70-40.

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