SDR QXEA2012092801104

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: September 28, 2012
Submitted: October 2, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N407QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4049
Aircraft time: 27,207 hours, 28,507 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Corroded
Location: Cabin
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

SEAT TRACK HAS MULTIPLE AREAS OF DAMAGE AND CORROSION. BLENDED CORROSION IAW RD 8/4-53-884. SEAT TRACK FOUND TO BE IN LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-53-884. INSPECTED BLENDS USING HFEC NO CRACKS NOTED REF NDTM 51-00-06-910-801, PT 1. COMPLIED WITH REPAIR IAW RD 8/4-53-884.