SDR QXEA2012113001492

Service difficulty report · Skin · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: November 30, 2012
Submitted: December 7, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N433QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4210
Aircraft time: 10,790 hours, 11,967 cycles
System (JASC): 5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Corroded
Location: Lt Wing
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

LT UPPER WING SKIN LANDING FOR ACCESS PANEL 624BT HAS AREAS OF CORROSION. BLENDED OUT CORROSION FROM LANDING IAW RD 8/4-57-445. MIN THICKNESS REMAINING .080" REF NTM 51-00-04-910-801 PT 1. VERIFIED BLENDS CRACK FREE IAW NTM 51-00-06-910-801 PT 1. BLEND FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-57-445. ALODINED AND RESTORED PRIMER IAW RD 8/4-57-445.