SDR R61A201301210387

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: January 21, 2013
Submitted: April 19, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N195WQ
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4195
Aircraft time: 8,978 hours, 8,763 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Part number: 85338210115
Condition: Corroded
Location: Fuselage
Part time: 8,978 hours, 8,763 cycles
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

WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS IN FOR HEAVY CHECK, LEVEL 2 CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE RIGHT INBOARD SEAT RAIL BETWEEN STATION X614 & X664.5. MAINTENANCE REMOVED & REPLACED THE RIGHT INBOARD SEAT RAIL BETWEEN STATION X614 & X664.5, IAW BOMBARDIER Q400 SRM 53-40-49, 53-20-49, 51-42-05, 51-41-00, 51-42-05 & 51-40-15. AIRCRAFT IS CURRENTLY STILL OUT OF SERVICE FOR HEAVY CHECK COMPLETION.