SDR QXEA2012062300507

Service difficulty report · Skin · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: June 23, 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): 5714 · Wing, Center Box
Part: Skin
Condition: Corroded
Location: Center Wing
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

CENTER WING SKIN UPPER DRY BAY LANDING FOR PANEL 621BT HAS AREAS OF CORROSION. REMOVED CORROSION IAW RD 8/4-57-441. CONFIRMED BLENDED AREA CRACK FREE REF NTM 51-00-06-910-801. PERFORMED UT THICKNESS IAW NTM 51-00-04-910-801, PT 1. FOUND BLENDING WITHIN LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-57-1858. COMPLIED WITH AIR TASK CARD RD 8/4-57-1858.