SDR 96ZZZX3395

Service difficulty report · Frame · Aerosp ATR42300

Difficulty date
June 3, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N19AE
Make and model
Aerosp ATR42300
Aircraft serial
015
Part
Frame
Condition
Corroded
Location
Cabin Window
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

TWENTY-SEVEN EACH CABIN WINDOW FRAMES CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS PER ATR42 SRM 53-51-00, FIGURE 301, PAGE 309, AT LOCATIONS WINDOW LT NRS 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, AND 16; RT NRS 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, AND 17. THIS AIRCRAFT OPERATES IN A SALT WATER ENVIRONMENT AND IT APPEARS THE MOISTURE IS BEING TRAPPED BETWEEN THE WINDOW SEAL AND FRAME ALONG THE WINDOW LOWER RADIUS.

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