# SDR MALA030498

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 28, 2003
- Submitted: November 19, 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): [5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5311)
- Part: Frame
- Condition: Bent
- 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/MALA030498

## Discrepancy

DURING 4K INSPECTION IN LCQ, RIGHT FRAME STA 686 RBL 32 WL 72 FRAME BENT.  VENDOR FABRICATED AND INSTALLED L-ANGLE FRAME REPAIR IAW MESABA EO 553152 DATED 02 MAY 03.  A/C RELEASE DATE 11/18/03.

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