Service difficulty report · Rib · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date
January 18, 2016
Submitted
February 4, 2016
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N502LX
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial
4168
Aircraft time
12,439 hours, 12,737 cycles
System (JASC)
5751 · Ailerons
Part
Rib
Condition
Corroded
Location
Aileron
Part time
12,439 hours, 12,737 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

DURING HEAVY CHECK, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RT AILERON RIB, PN-85740136-102, UNDER L/E PANEL 643HR FOUND TO HAVE CORROSION. THE RIB IN QUESTION WAS R & R WITH NEW REF SRM 51-42-35-02-01. AIRCRAFT REMAINS OUT OF SERVICE FOR COMPLETION OF CHECK.