SDR QXEA2016052300322

Service difficulty report · Rib · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: May 2, 2016
Submitted: May 23, 2016
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N415QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4081
Aircraft time: 30,844 hours, 31,927 cycles
System (JASC): 5712 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
Part: Rib
Condition: Cracked
Location: Wing
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

CRACK FOUND ON OTBD LOWER DOUBLER ON 511AL L/E RIB. REMOVED CRACKED OB LOWER DOUBLER FROM 511AL L/E RIB. REF SRM 51-42-05, 51-40-15. INSTALLED NEW DOUBLER, REF SRM 57-40-00, REPAIR-07, SECTION 7, "PROCEDURE" PG 202, STEPS 3 THROUGH 10, PG 203+204 RESPECTIVELY.