# SDR MALA030492

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 29, 2003
- Submitted: November 14, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N434XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B434
- Aircraft time: 13,985 hours, 15,387 cycles
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Support
- 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/MALA030492

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED 4K-INSPECTION TIMCO FOUND CORROSION AT STA 225.0 WL 70.0 VERTICAL SUPPORT LT SIDE OF COCKPIT DOOR.  MAINTENANCE CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA FABRICATED AND INSTALLED T-ANGLE REPAIR IAW MESABA EO S53185.

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