SDR QXEA2011092600894

Service difficulty report · Frame · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: September 24, 2011
Submitted: September 26, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N429QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4161
Aircraft time: 10,729 hours, 11,651 cycles
System (JASC): 5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame
Part: Frame
Condition: Corroded
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

FRAME 32.4 UPPER TIE TO INTERCOASTAL 28P IS CORRODED. REMOVED CORROSION IAW SRM 51-21-00-00-02. MINIMUM REMAINING THICKNESS .037". CONFIRMED AREA CRACK FREE REF NTM 51-00-02-250-801 AND 51-00-01-250-801. FABRICATED PART USING 7075-T6 .040" IAW DWG 85329356-109. COMPLIED WITH AIR TASK CARD 6-53-1018. INSTALLED GUSSET IAW SRM 51-42-05-02-01. APPLIED PAINT IAW SRM 51-25-95-02-01.