SDR QXEA2012051600382

Service difficulty report · Flap Track · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: May 16, 2012
Submitted: May 17, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N424QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4006
Aircraft time: 24,188 hours, 21,784 cycles
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Flap Track
Condition: Worn
Location: Nr 4
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

NR 4 LT FLAP TRACK HAS WORN AREA ON INBD WEB. REMOVED LOOSE MATERIAL, POLISHED AND BROKE SHARP EDGES IAW RD 8/4-57-1238. CONFIRMED CRACK FREE AREA REF 51-00-04-910-801 PT 1 AND 51-00-06-910-801 PT 1. REMAINING THICKNESS WITHIN LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-57-1238. COMPLIED WITH RD 8/4-57-1238.