SDR QXEA2013020100223

Service difficulty report · Stringer · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: February 1, 2013
Submitted: February 8, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N411QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4055
Aircraft time: 27,377 hours, 28,511 cycles
System (JASC): 5313 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
Part: Stringer
Part number: 85361516101
Condition: Corroded
Location: Zone 100
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

STR 31P, END FITTING AFT SIDE OF STA -18.25 IS CORRODED INSIDE THE BOLT HOLE. REMOVED END FITTING IAW SRM 51-42-05-02-01 AND 51-40-15-02-01. END FITTING FOUND OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 53-20-43-00-01. MATCH DRILLED, ALODINED AND PRIMED NEW FITTING PN 85361516-101 IAW SRM 51-40-07-02-01, 51-21-10-02-01 AND 51-25-10-02-01. INSTALLED FASTENERS IAW SRM 51-40-15-02-01, 51-42-05-02-01. APPLIED ALUMINIZED PAINT AND EXTERIOR TOP COAT IAW SRM 51-25-15-02-01.