# SDR MALA976473

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 16, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N429XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 429
- System (JASC): [5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5347)
- Part: Seat Track
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Bs 297.5-564
- 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/MALA976473

## Discrepancy

DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, SEAT TRACK CORROSION.  SEAT TRACK WEB AND FLANGES AT BL 0 RIGHT I/B FROM STA 297.5 TO STA 564.0 HAS CORROSION AND PITTING.  MAINTENANCE BLENDED OUT CORROSION AND PITTING IAW SRM 51-70-40 AND IAW SAAB DOC NR 72SDS1546.  FABRICATED REINFORCEMENT ANGLES FROM 7075-T7 IAW SAAB NR 72SDS1546 REV A AND SURFACE TREATED, INSTALLED ANGLES IAW SAAB 72SDS1546 REV A.

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