# SDR MALA040274

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 15, 2004
- Submitted: March 22, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N446XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B446
- Aircraft time: 13,366 hours, 14,705 cycles
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Sill
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Cockpit
- 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/MALA040274

## Discrepancy

DURING INSPECTION IN LCQ, LEFT LOWER SILL COCKPIT ENTRY WAY CORRODED.  CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER AND FILLER IAW MESABA EO S53209.  A/C RELEASE DATE 3/19/2004.

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