SDR 98ZZZX1205

Service difficulty report · Hinge · Bag BAE146300A

Difficulty date: November 28, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N616AW
Make and model: Bag BAE146300A
Aircraft serial: E3145
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Hinge
Condition: Cracked
Location: Nr 2 Te Flap
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 ADJUSTMENT/CHECK OF RT NR 2 CARRIAGE FLAP CANOE, FOUND HINGE ASSY CRACKED AT TOP FORWARD TRANSVERSE BEAD. DRESSED OUT CRACKED AREA (JM/RJ085-97). C/W FLUORSCENT DYE PENETRANT AND EDDY CURRENT INSPECTIONS. INSPECTED ENTIRE HINGE ASSY FOR CRACKS, NO DEFECTS EVIDENT. REPAIRED IAW JM/RJ0850-97. INSPECTED ALL ATTACHMENTS AND STRUCTURES, FOUND OK IAW BAE 146 MM.