SDR QXEA2012082500916

Service difficulty report · Access Panel · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: August 25, 2012
Submitted: August 29, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N409QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4051
Aircraft time: 26,610 hours, 27,573 cycles
Engine: Pwc PW150A
System (JASC): 5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin
Part: Access Panel
Condition: Corroded
Location: Rt 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

POSSIBLE CORROSION ON RT WING SKIN FUEL ACCESS PANEL LANDING MATING SURFACE FOR PANEL 621BT. REMOVED CORROSION IAW RD 8/4-57-441. MIN REMAINING THICKNESS .173", CONFIRMED AFFECTED AREA CRACK FREE REF 51-00-04-910-801 PT 1 AND 51-00-06-910-801 PT 1. PANEL LANDING FOUND TO BE IN LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-57-441. ALODINED AND PRIMED IAW RD 8/4-57-441.