SDR QXEA2013013100262

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: January 31, 2013
Submitted: February 13, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N411QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4055
Aircraft time: 27,377 hours, 28,511 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Cracked
Location: Cabin
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

SEAT TRACK 11 IS CORRODED STA X 10.0 TO X 94.8. SEAT TRACK OUT OF LIMITS DUE TO BLENDING OF CORROSION WITH A DEPTH OF .063" ON UPPER CLAW SURFACE IAW RD 8/4-53-884. REMOVED DRIP TRAY FOM, REMOVED SEAT TRACK NR 11 IAW SRM 51-42-05-02-01, 51-40-15-02-01 AND 51-41-00-00-01. MATCH DRILLED NEW SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-40-07-02-01. APPLIED ALODINE IAW SRM 51-21-10-02-01. INSTALLED SEAT TRACK 11 IAW SRM 51-42-05-02-01 AND 51-41-05-00-01 AND 51-40-15-02-01. APPLIED ALUMINIZED PAINT AND INSTALLED DRIP TRAY IAW 51-25-15-02-01 AND 51-42-05-02-01.