# SDR MALA040896

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 1, 2004
- Submitted: December 30, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N445XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B445
- Aircraft time: 15,006 hours, 16,389 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/MALA040896

## Discrepancy

DURING 4K INSPECTION IN BNA, SEAT TRACK AT BLO, BETWEEN FS 294 AND 363 IS CORRODED OUT OF LIMITS AT 3 LOCATIONS, 294, 318, 340.  THE DAMAGED AREAS WERE REPAIRED IAW MESABA EO #S53079.  REFER EAMS NR 211114, TASK 1524 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE 12/2/2004.

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