SDR C2XA99IA244

Service difficulty report · Stringer · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date: April 18, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N34820
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial: 159
System (JASC): 5313 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
Part: Stringer
Part number: S53671407232
Condition: Corroded
Location: Frame 40
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

IAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE LEFT OUTBOARD STRINGER 21 WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED FORWARD OF FRAME 40. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE DAMAGED SECTION OF STRINGER AND PERFORMED A SPLICE REPAIR IAW ATR42-320 SRM 53-00-00, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)

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