SDR R61A201312240197

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: December 24, 2012
Submitted: February 28, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N213WQ
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4213
Aircraft time: 7,938 hours, 7,640 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Part number: 85361561103SP
Condition: Corroded
Location: Fuselage
Part time: 7,938 hours, 7,640 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 HEAVY CHECK, MAINTENANCE REPORTED LEVEL 2 CORROSION ON LT OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK AT FS 236 TO FS 564.5. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LT OUTBD SEAT TRACK AT FS 236 TO 564.5. IAW BOMBDIER Q400 SRM 53-30-49, 51-40-10, 51-42-90, 51-42-05, 51-40-07 AND EO DHC-8-400-53-L01797. AIRCRAFT IS STILL IN HEAVY CHECK.