SDR QXEA2014050700378

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: April 22, 2014
Submitted: May 7, 2014
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N403QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4037
Aircraft time: 31,090 hours, 32,613 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 668
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

EVIDENCE OF CORROSION ON RT INBD NR 15 SEAT TRACK AT BS 668.9. COMPLIED WITH CORROSION FINDINGS REPORT FORM M-184. REMOVED CORROSION ON SEAT RAIL NR 15 FSX+668.90 RBL Y+9.25 MAXIMUM MATERIAL LOSS OF .025 USING DIAL DEPTH GAUGE ID TUC6161 DUE 31 AUG 2014 UPPER CLAW FOUND TO BE BEYOND ALLOWABLE LIMITS IAW SRM 53-20-49, REPAIR-02, FIG 201. REMOVED SEAT TRACK NR 15 REF SRM 51-42-05 AND 51-41-00. INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK 15 REF SRM 51-42-05, 51-40-15 AND 51-40-07.