# SDR MALA954686

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 29, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N430MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N430MA), registered now
- Make and model: Swrngn SA227AC
- Aircraft serial: AC710
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Torque Tube
- Part number: 2744001161
- Condition: Corrosion
- Location: Rt Elevator
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954686

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE WELDMENT TO HAVE SIGNS OF CORROSION.  REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY REPLACING THE RIGHT ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY.  (M)

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