SDR QXEA2014120200970

Service difficulty report · Rib · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: November 18, 2014
Submitted: December 2, 2014
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N416QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4083
Aircraft time: 27,461 hours, 28,209 cycles
System (JASC): 5712 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
Part: Rib
Condition: Cracked
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

CENTER WING L/E 511AL HAS CRACK ON THE CLOSING RIB TOP LEG INBD SIDE. REPAIRED TOP LEG INBD CLOSING RIB REF SRM 57-40-00, REPAIR 7, STEP 7A, 3,4, 7, 8, 9, 10. REMOVED CRACKED REPAIR ANGLE REF SRM 51-42-05, STEP 4E AND SRM 51-40-15-02-01, STEP 6M.