# SDR MALA020669

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 20, 2002
- Submitted: November 26, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N370PX
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B300
- Aircraft time: 25,305 hours, 20,650 cycles
- System (JASC): [5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5311)
- Part: Frame
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Fuselage
- 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/MALA020669

## Discrepancy

DURING 6Y/4Y INSPECTION IN CWA, FOUND TOP FLANGE ON BOTTOM FRAME AT STA 294 LBL 18.3 HAS CORROSION OUT OF LIMITS.  MAINTENANCE COMPLETED REPAIR IAW EO S53108.  A/C RELEASE DATE 11/24/2002.

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