SDR QXEA2012102601356

Service difficulty report · Bulkhead · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: October 26, 2012
Submitted: November 1, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N407QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4049
Aircraft time: 27,207 hours, 28,507 cycles
System (JASC): 5312 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
Part: Bulkhead
Condition: Corroded
Location: Fuselage
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

BULKHEAD G3 HAS CORROSION ON THE LOWER SURFACE. REMOVED CORROSION AND TRIMMED AS REQUIRED IAW SRM 51-21-00-00-02. MIN REMAINING THICKNESS .121" REF NTM 51-00-02-250-801, PT 4. CONFIRMED AFFECTED AREA CRACK FREE NOTED SEVERAL AREAS DISBONDED REF NTM 51-00-06-910-801 PT 1 AND 51-00-04-910-801 PT 1. CUT OUT DAMAGE IAW RD 8/4-25-286. FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLERS IAW RD 8/4-25-286. APPLIED ALODINE, PRIMER TO BARE METAL AND DOUBLERS IAW RD 8/4-25-286. INSTALLED REPAIR IAW RD 8/4-25-286.