# SDR SIMA990441

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 13, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N339SB
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B339
- System (JASC): [5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5347)
- Part: Seat Track
- Part number: 4650000043
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Bs 297-308
- 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/SIMA990441

## Discrepancy

ABI - DURING AN MBV INSPECTION, SEAT TRACK 18.3L WAS FOUND CORRODED FROM STA 297.0 - STA 308.0.  CUT OUT A 11 INCH SECTION OF SEAT TRACK, DEBURRED, ALODINED, PRIMERED, AND PAINTED EDGES.  FABRICATED A 15 INCH LONG U-BEAM OF PLAL 7075-T76511 EXTRUDED MATERIAL.  POSITIONED REPAIR U-BEAM INSIDE EXISTING SEAT TRACK AND DRILLED HOLES.  INSTALLED SEAT TRACK IN AIRCRAFT.  WORK DONE IAW SAAB 340 SRM 53-70-60.  AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE.  (X)

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