# SDR MALA040891

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 24, 2004
- Submitted: December 27, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N426XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B426
- Aircraft time: 16,977 hours, 18,784 cycles
- System (JASC): [5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5347)
- Part: Seat Track
- 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/MALA040891

## Discrepancy

DURING 4Y/2Y INSPECTION IN BNA, SEAT TRACK I/B FLANGE AT FS 294 AND LBL 18.3 IS CORRODED OUT OF LIMITS AND WAS REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-70-60 AND MESABA 30 53079.  ANGLE ATTACHED TO FWS END OF TRACK WAS REPLACED DUE TO HEAVY CORROSION DAMAGE.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE 11/28/04.

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