SDR QXEA2012101301250

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: October 13, 2012
Submitted: October 16, 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: Damaged
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 NR 2, MULTIPLE AREAS OF DAMAGE AND OR CORROSION. BLENDED CORROSION IAW RD 8/4-53-884. MEASURED TRACK AND FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-53-884. VERIFIED AFFECTED AREAS TO BE CRACK FREE REF NDTM 51-00-06-910-801 PT 1. FOUND TRACK TO BE WITHIN LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-53-4893. MAX MATERIAL LOSS ON TOP CLAW .023". ALODINED BARE AREAS IAW SRM 51-21-10-02-01. COMPLIED WITH TASK CARD RD 8/4-53-4893.