SDR CALA2015022700132

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Boeing 737824

Difficulty date: February 26, 2015
Submitted: February 27, 2015
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N16217
Make and model: Boeing 737824
Aircraft serial: 28777
Aircraft time: 53,461 hours, 18,686 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Part number: 144A5300
Condition: Damaged
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

WHILE ACCOMPLISHING EA 5320-02076REV F-OP, 3 MAIN CABIN SEAT TRACK SPLICE, LOCATION AT 727B LBL 45.5, THE HOLES IN THE SEAT TRACK FLANGES WILL NOT MEET MINIMUM EDGE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS IAW EA. REMOVED DAMAGED FLANGES, FABRICATED REPAIR PARTS & INSTALLED IAW ECRA 5320-02410.