Service difficulty report · Stringer · Dhav DHC8301

Difficulty date
July 5, 2014
Submitted
March 12, 2015
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC8301
Aircraft time
56,961 hours
Engine
Pwa PW123
Part
Stringer
Part number
85330506125
Condition
Corroded
Location
Bs 550-593
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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

(CAN) DURING A HEAVY MAINTENANCE VISIT, A VISUAL INSPECTION HAD FOUND THAT STRINGER 28S BETWEEN STATIONS 550 AND 593 WAS CORRODED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. CORROSION WAS CLASSIFIED AS LEVEL 3. STRINGER WAS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT HOURS: 55816:41. CYCLES: 69487. (TC# 20140709001)