SDR MALA976474

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: May 15, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N429XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 429
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 297.5-525
Stage of operation: IN
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

DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, SEAT TRACK WEB AND FLANGES AT BL 18.3 LEFT I/B FROM STA 297.5 TO STA 525.0 HAS CORROSION AND PITTING. MAINTENANCE BLENDED OUT CORROSION AND PITTING IAW SRM 51-70-40 AND IAW SAAB DOC NR 72SDS1546 REV A, FABRICATED REINFORCEMENT ANGLE FROM 7070-T7 IAW SAAB NR 72SDS1546 REV A, SURFACE TREATED, AND INSTALLED ANGLE IAW SAAB NR 72SDS1545 REV A.

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