SDR QXEA2012012600096

Service difficulty report · Intercostal · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: January 22, 2012
Submitted: January 26, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N400QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4030
Aircraft time: 26,166 hours, 27,345 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Intercostal
Condition: Bent
Location: Cargo Door
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

FWD BAG DOOR - DOOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE - LOWEST FWD AND AFT INTERCOSTALS ARE BENT. ACFT IS DOWN FOR C-CHECK. REMOVED THE LOWEST FWD AND AFT INTERCOSTALS IAW SRM 51-42-05-02-01. INSTALLED NEW LOWER FWD AND AFT INTERCOSTAL IAW SRM 51-42-05-02-01.