SDR SIMA200124202

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Aerosp ATR42300

Difficulty date: August 29, 2001
Submitted: September 17, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N242AT
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42300
Aircraft serial: 242
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Part number: EPNE95300013009
Condition: Corroded
Location: Fuselage
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

SAW - DURING CPCP2 INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION WAS FOUND ON 5 SEAT TRACKS, RIGHT AFT INBOARD, RIGHT AFT OUTBOARD, RIGHT AFT CARGO, RT F/A AND LT F/A. ALL SEAT TRACKS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW AMERICAN EAGLE ENGINEERING ORDER E9-5300-013. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

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