SDR QXEA2013022200497

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: February 22, 2013
Submitted: March 6, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N434MK
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4227
Aircraft time: 10,385 hours, 11,359 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Damaged
Location: Nr 13
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 NR 13 HAS AREAS OF GOUGES INSIDE THE CLAW. REMOVED CORROSION IAW SRM 53-30-49-02-01, REV 12. FOUND TO BE 0.025", TOP CLAW MATERIAL LOSS 0.012". FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS IAW SRM 53-30-49-02-01 REV 12. CONFIRMED AFFECTED AREAS CRACK FREE REF NTM 51-00-06-910-801 PT 1 REV 8.