SDR QXEA2012113001495

Service difficulty report · Access Panel · 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: Access Panel
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 ACCESS PANEL 521AT HAS AREAS OF CORROSION. REMOVED CORROSION IAW RD 8/4-57-425. MEASURED BLENDED AREAS MIN .215 ACTUAL .183, REF 8/4-57-425 PG 41. PANEL FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW RD 8/4-57-425. RECEIVED NEW PANEL FROM STOCK.