SDR QXEA2011083000765

Service difficulty report · Gusset · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: August 26, 2011
Submitted: August 30, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N427QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4156
Aircraft time: 10,744 hours, 11,707 cycles
System (JASC): 5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
Part: Gusset
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 697
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

FLOOR GUSSET AT AFT END OF AFT PAX DOOR IS CORRODED STA X697. REMOVED CORROSION IAW SRM 51-21-00-00-02, MINIMUM REMAINING THICKNESS .064". CONFIRMED CRACK FREE REF NTM 51-00-02-250-801 AND 51-00-01-250-801. MATERIAL LOSS FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS IAW SRM 8/4-53-3892. RESTORED SURFACE PROTECTION IAW RD 8/4-53-3892. COMPLIED WITH TASK CARD RD 8/4-53-3892.