SDR QXEA2012082000826

Service difficulty report · Arm · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: August 20, 2012
Submitted: August 22, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N405QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4047
Aircraft time: 26,715 hours, 27,786 cycles
Engine: Pwc PW150A
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Arm
Condition: Damaged
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 BAGGAGE DOOR, HINGE ARM HAS MULTIPLE AREAS OF CHAFE DAMAGE TO LOWER EDGE. SMOOTHED DAMAGE IAW SRM 51-14-00-02-04. NO LIMITS FOR DAMAGE TO HINGE, MAPPED FOR ENGINEERING. CONFIRMED AFFECTED AREA CRACK FREE REF NTM 51-00-06-910-801 PT 1. BLEND DAMAGE 4.4 BY .4 BY .018 INCHES DEEP. MATERIAL LOSS FOUND IN LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-52-810. ALODINED, PRIMED AND PAINTED IAW RD 8/4-52-810. COMPLIED WITH TASK CARD RD 8/4-57-810.