SDR QXEA2012071100642

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Bombdr DHC8401

Difficulty date: July 11, 2012
Submitted: July 16, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N408QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8401
Aircraft serial: 4050
Aircraft time: 26,923 hours, 27,843 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Damaged
Location: Bs 136
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

LEFT OTBD SEAT TRACK, DEEP ABRASIONS IN AREA STARTING AT ST X136.000 AND FWD. BLENDED ABRASIONS IAW RD 8/4-53-884. MIN REMAINING THICKNESS FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-53-884. CONFIRMED AFFECTED AREA CRACK FREE REF NTM 51-00-06-910-801 PT 1. FOUND SEAT TRACK TO BE IN LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-53-4631. RESTORED SURFACE PROTECTION IAW RD 8/4-53-4631. COMPLIED WITH TASK CARD RD 8/4-53-4631 PERMANENT ALLOWANCE FOR BLENDS.