SDR QXEA2017013000824

Service difficulty report · Mount · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: January 23, 2017
Submitted: January 30, 2017
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N401QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4031
Aircraft time: 37,499 hours, 39,186 cycles
System (JASC): 5415 · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach Fittings
Part: Mount
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Pylon
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

LT FWD EXHAUST DUCT HAS 1 EA TIE BAR MOUNT CRACKED. WELDED LT FWD EXHAUST DUCT TIE BAR MOUNT USING .025" FILLER METAL WITH TITANIUM WELD ROD PER SRM 54-45-25 REPAIR-26 PG 202 STEP 7(C,D,E AND F). TRIMMED AWAY CRACKED AREA OF LT FWD EXHAUST DUCT TO BAR MOUNT PER SRM 54-45-25 REPAIR 26 PAGE 202 STEP (7A). INSP REF NDTM 51-00-01-230-801. NO DEFECTS NOTED BEYOND TRIM OUT. INSP REF NDTM 51-00-01-230-801. NO DEFECTS NOTED IN WELDED AREAS.