SDR QXEA2012113001507

Service difficulty report · Stringer Clip · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: November 30, 2012
Submitted: December 5, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N406QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4048
Aircraft time: 27,831 hours, 29,029 cycles
System (JASC): 5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
Part: Stringer Clip
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

AFT STRINGER CLIP ON STRINGER 31P STATION -18.250 CORRODED. REMOVED FITTING IAW SRM 51-42-05-02-01 AND 51-40-15-02-01, FITTING FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 53-20-43-00-01. MATCH DRILLED NEW FITTING IAW 51-40-07-02-01. INSTALLED, APPLIED SURFACE PROTECTION AND PAINTED EXTERIOR IAW SRM 51-42-05-02-01, 51-40-15-02-01, 51-25-10-02-01, 51-25-15-02-01, AMM 51-25-01-390- AND 51-25-15-02-01.