SDR QXEA2009070900511

Service difficulty report · Doubler · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: July 6, 2009
Submitted: July 9, 2009
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N400QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4030
Aircraft time: 20,605 hours, 21,271 cycles
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Doubler
Condition: Damaged
Location: Te Flap
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

PDX - C5 - THERE ARE MULTIPLE SPOTS OF CHAFING DAMAGE ALONG THE TOP MIDDLE PORTION OF THE LT OUTBOARD FLAP. FOUND DAMAGE TO BE IN PREVIOUS REPAIR. DRILLED OUT PREVIOUS REPAIR AND FABRICATED NEW REPAIR DOUBLER FROM 2024-T3 .040 INCH ALUMINUM REF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED REPAIR ORDER EA 6-51-219 DATED 8-13-04. INSTALLED NEW DOUBLER WITH FAY SEALANT, WET CHERRY RIVETS IAW SRM 51-23-00 AND 51-42-45 ALL DONE PER EA 6-57-219 ITEMS 1-8.