SDR QXEA2011121601382

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: December 11, 2011
Submitted: December 16, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N401QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4031
Aircraft time: 25,862 hours, 26,842 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Corroded
Location: Fuselage
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

LT OTBD SEAT TRACK NR 2 HAS AREAS OF CORROSION BETWEEN STA X229.500 7 X571.500. REMOVED CORROSION AND FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-53-884. REMOVED CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK NR 2 IAW RD 8/4-53-884. CONFIRMED BLENDED AREAS CRACK FREE REF NTM 51-00-06-910-801. MINIMUM REMAINING THICKNESS ON CLAWS .408", BETWEEN CLAW .131". FOUND LT OTBD SEAT RAIL NR2 TO BE WITHIN LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-53-884. RESTORED SURFACE PROTECTION IAW RD 8/4-53-884.