SDR IXXA9700153

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Doug DC871F

Difficulty date: October 21, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N829BX
Make and model: Doug DC871F
Aircraft serial: 45994
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Cracked
Location: Bs 240
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 ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND SEAT TRACK TO BE CRACKED IN MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT BETWEEN FUSELAGE STATIONS 240 AND 247, BUTT LINE X-25. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED REMOVAL OF DAMAGED TRACK, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW SEAT TRACK PLUG IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENGINEERING ORDER 53-DC8-580 AND DOUGLAS STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL 53-2-3.

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