SDR DALA2015082505208

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Boeing 7572Q8

Difficulty date: August 20, 2015
Submitted: August 25, 2015
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N346BC
Make and model: Boeing 7572Q8
Aircraft serial: 33959
Aircraft time: 29,785 hours, 16,474 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 365
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

CORROSION ON MAIN CABIN SEAT TRACK FLANGE FWD END, BS 365, RBL 45.5. ORIGINAL MAT. THICKNESS: .070", MAT LOSS: 3"X 1"X .021". FOUND OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 53-00-52 ALLOWABLE DAMAGE I, DET VIII. REMOVED, FABRICATED & INSTALLED SEAT TRACK SUPPORT REPLACEMENT SECTION FROM BS 365 TO BS 418, RBL 45.5 IAW SRM 51-40-02 & DWG 141N5131-4.

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