SDR ASOA01170

Service difficulty report · Access Door · Aerosp ATR72

Difficulty date: September 6, 2001
Submitted: October 16, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N632AS
Make and model: Aerosp ATR72
Aircraft serial: 338
System (JASC): 5246 · Fluid Service Doors
Part: Access Door
Condition: Corroded
Location: Fuselage
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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 IN BNA, MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED CORROSION ON THE FUEL TANK ACCESS DOOR. MAINTENANCE APPLIED A TEMPORARY REPAIR IAW FAA FORM 810-3, REPORT NR 01-244. MAINTENANCE WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ACCESS DOOR UPON AVAILABILITY OR THE NEXT C-CHECK, WHICHEVER IS THE EARLIEST. OPERATIONAL AND LEAK CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE. (M)