# SDR MALA040638

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 10, 2004
- Submitted: October 29, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N418XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B418
- Aircraft time: 17,789 hours, 19,419 cycles
- System (JASC): [5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5532)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Dented
- Location: Stab
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA040638

## Discrepancy

DURING 4Y/2Y INSPECTION IN BNA, NOTED 14 DENTS IN RT STAB TOP SKIN.  DENTS ARE WITHIN ALLOWABLE LIMITS.  CLUSTERS AT INBOARD AND REPAIRED IAW EO S55017.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE 9/11/2004.

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