SDR MALA100142

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: September 30, 2010
Submitted: October 1, 2010
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N433XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B433
Aircraft time: 28,115 hours, 31,382 cycles
Engine: Ge CT79B
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 296
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

RT CTR AISLE SEAT TRACK HAS A SPOT OF CORROSION AT STATION 296. CUT OUT 12 INCH SECTION OF SEAT TRACK AND SPLICED IN NEW SECTION IAW EO S53060. THIS EO PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPAIR OF DAMAGE TO SEAT TRACKS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM IAW SRM CHAPTER 53-70-60, SPECIAL REPAIR PAR 3. REVISION 4: PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS TO TRIM OFF MATERIAL FROM THE OTBD LOWER FLANGE OF SEAT TRACK LBL 18.3 REPAIRS BETWEEN STA 297 AND 319, TO PREVENT CHAFING OF THE WIRE BUNDLE.

More about the Saab 340B