SDR QXEA2010052800324

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: May 27, 2010
Submitted: May 28, 2010
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N433QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4210
Aircraft time: 4,854 hours, 5,591 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 783
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

C1 CHECK - LT SEAT RAIL HAS CORROSION AT STA X783.102 UNDER THE TIE DOWN. BLENDED CORROSION AND POLISHED SMOOTH IAW RD 8/4-53-2362. MAX MATERIAL REMOVED .038" FROM TOP OF CLAW AND .047" FROM INSIDE OF CLAW. TRACK FOUND TO REMAIN WITHIN LIMITS IAW R/D 8/4-53-2362. HFEC INSPECTED BLENDED AREAS FOR CRACKS IAW -8 NDTM PART 6 51-00-01, NO CRACKS NOTED. ALODINED ALL BARE METAL, PRIMER AND PAINT NOT REQUIRED IN THIS AREA.