SDR QXEA2014032400236

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: March 17, 2014
Submitted: March 24, 2014
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N427QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4156
Aircraft time: 16,682 hours, 18,073 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Corroded
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 1 HAS NUMEROUS AREAS OF PITTING CORROSION FROM FS 32.400-FS 229.50. REMOVED CORROSION FROM 5 EA LOCATIONS ON SEAT TRACK NR 1, REF SRM 53-20-49, REPAIR-02. CONTINUED REMOVAL OF CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK NR 1 REF SRM 53-20-49, REPAIR-02. SEAT TRACK NR 1 FOUND OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 53-20-49, REPAIR-02. BLENDED 0.022" ON TOP OF CLAW, MAX ALLOWED 0.015", TOOL TUC4745. REPLACEMENT OF SEAT TRACK NR 1 PERFORMED ON JOB 5415611 OP 137.