# SDR SIMA990643

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 5, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N340RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N340RC), registered now
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B340
- System (JASC): [5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5347)
- Part: Seat Track
- Part number: 465000043
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Bs 297-329
- 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/SIMA990643

## Discrepancy

ABI - DURING MBV INSPECTION, SEAT TRACK 18.3L WAS FOUND CORRODED BEYOND SRM LIMITS AT FS 297 - FS 329.  CUT OUT 32 INCH SECTION OF SEAT TRACK, DEBURRED, ALODINED, AND PAINTED EDGES.  FABRICATED A 32 INCH LONG EXTRUSION OF 4650000-043 SHPAL 7075-T76511 EXTRUDED MATERIAL, DEBURRED, ALODINED, AND PAINTED.  FABRICATED A 15 INCH U-BEAM OF PLAL 7075-T7351 MATERIAL, DEBURRED, ALODINED AND PAINTED SURFACES.  INSTALLED U-BEAM AND SEAT TRACK IN AIRCRAFT.  WORK DONE IAW SAAB 340 SRM 53-70-60, AND STANDARD PROCEDURES.  AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE.  (X)

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