SDR QXEA2014090900747

Service difficulty report · Bracket · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: September 2, 2014
Submitted: September 9, 2014
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N438QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4243
Aircraft time: 11,727 hours, 12,497 cycles
System (JASC): 7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
Part: Bracket
Condition: Broken
Location: Exhaust Duct
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
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

RT ENGINE FORWARD EXHAUST ASSY HAS A BROKEN BRACKET. TRIMMED AWAY CRACKED AND DAMAGE AREA IAW SRM 54-45-25, REPAIR-26, PROCEDURE 7, STEP A. C/W LPI ON REWORKED AREA REF NDTM PT1 51-00-08. NO DEFECTS NOTED. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR FILLER IAW SRM 54-45-25, REPAIR-26, PROCEDURE 7, STEPS C THRU F USING MIL-T-9046 TITANIUM SHEET PO T25325/4 AND CP TITANIUM ROD PO 102315-4.