SDR QXEA2012101301284

Service difficulty report · Skin · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: October 13, 2012
Submitted: October 17, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N431QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4164
Aircraft time: 13,042 hours, 14,042 cycles
System (JASC): 5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Damaged
Location: Elevator
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: U
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

FOUND LIGHTNING DAMAGE ON THE LT ELEVATOR AT THE OTBD CORNER OF THE T/E. CUT OF DAMAGED SKIN UPPER AND LOWER IAW SRM 55-20-30-02-01. REMOVED DAMAGED TIP BLOCK. REPLACED TIP BLOCK. CONFIRMED SKIN TO BE CRACK FREE. FABRICATED REPAIR PACKERS IAW SRM 55-20-30-02-01. FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLERS IAW SRM 55-20-30-02-01. INSTALLED REPAIR IAW TEMP REV 55-003 OF SRM 55-20-30-02-01. ALODINED PRIMED AND PAINTED AREAS.