SDR QXEA2012101301260

Service difficulty report · Stringer · 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): 5313 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
Part: Stringer
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 564.5-584.5
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

STRINGER 24P HAS CORRODED RIVETS AND CORROSION STA 564.5-584.5. REMOVED NECESSARY FASTENERS FOM AND CORROSION IAW SRM 51-42-05-02-01 AND 51-21-00-00-02. MIN REMAINING THICKNESS NOTED .035, CONFIRMED AFFECTED AREA CRACK FREE REF NTM 51-00-04-910-801 PT 1 AND 51-00-06-910-801 PT 1. FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 51-21-00-00-02. CUT OUT SECTION OF STRINGER AND COMPLETED REPAIRS IAW RD 8/4-53-4834.