SDR QXEA2012062100513

Service difficulty report · Hinge · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: June 21, 2012
Submitted: June 25, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N404QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4046
Aircraft time: 27,001 hours, 28,061 cycles
System (JASC): 5344 · Fuselage, Door Hinge
Part: Hinge
Condition: Chafed
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 CARGO DOOR MAIN HINGE APPEARS TO BE CHAFED IN SEVERAL PLACES ON BOTTOM AND LOWER HINGE EARS. SMOOTHED CHAFE AREA IAW SRM 51-14-00-02-04. CONFIRMED AREA CRACK FREE CONDITION REF NTM 51-00-06-910-801 PT 1. COMPLIED WITH RD 8/4-52-773. COMPLIED WITH AIR TASK CARD.