SDR C2XA97IA232

Service difficulty report · Hinge Fitting · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date: August 19, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N14833
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial: 188
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Hinge Fitting
Part number: S575167000000
Condition: Worn
Location: Rt 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 2C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND RIGHT WING OUTBOARD FLAP HINGE FITTING AT RIB NR 21 TO HAVE SIDE-TO-SIDE PLAY. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE HINGE FITTING ASSEMBLY. AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. TT: 15,893.5 HOURS. TC: 18,879. (X)

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