SDR QXEA2009060800432

Service difficulty report · Skin · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: June 6, 2009
Submitted: June 8, 2009
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N402QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4032
Aircraft time: 20,269 hours, 20,842 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Skin
Condition: Corroded
Location: Cargo Door
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

PDX - C5 - MCD SHELL LOWER AFT STAIR FITTING POSITION HAS CORROSION. REMOVED PITTING AND FRETTING CORROSION REF SRM 51-21-00 PG 3, PARA 4 A(5)(A-D). HFEC INSP BLEND AREA FOR CRACKS IAW NDTM PART 6, 51-00-01-250-801. NO CRACKS NOTED. UT THICKNESS CHECK IAW NDTM PART 1 51-00-004 HIGH .035 INCH LOW .028 INCH. REF R/D 8/4-52-473 FOR REPAIR OF BLEND.