SDR QXEA2013082101276

Service difficulty report · Stringer · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: August 8, 2013
Submitted: August 21, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N412QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4059
Aircraft time: 28,575 hours, 29,586 cycles
System (JASC): 5313 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
Part: Stringer
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 565-585 S24l
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

STRINGER AT FS 565-585, S24L HAS CORROSION. FOUND TO BE CORRODED THROUGH STRINGER. CUT OUT DAMAGED PORTION OF STRINGER IAW EO Q400-53 I00372, P1, STEPS 1 AND 2. NDT IAW NDTM 51-00-06. NO DEFECTS. FABRICATED REPLACEMENT STRINGER. FABRICATED -REPAIR ANGLE AND SHIM IAW EO Q400-53-I00372, STEP 4 AND 6. DRILLED ALL REPAIR PARTS INSTALLED REPAIR IAW EO 400-53-I00372, STEP 7 (A TO F).