SDR SIMA20130226005

Service difficulty report · Duct · Cndair CL6002C10

Difficulty date: February 26, 2013
Submitted: March 12, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N518AE
Make and model: Cndair CL6002C10
Aircraft serial: 10126
Aircraft time: 23,697 hours, 17,030 cycles
System (JASC): 2120 · Air Distribution System
Part: Duct
Condition: Separated
Location: Cabin
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 MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND THE AFT GASPER RISER DUCT TO HAVE BROKEN CONNECTION SEAL CAUSING THE DUCT TO BURN AND INSULATION TO MELT. SIDE PANEL ABOVE SEAT 17D IS GETTING EXCESSIVE HEAT WITH PAINT PEELING OFF. PANEL AREA ALSO BECOMING SOFT. REMOVED AND REPLACED GASPER RISER DUCT ASSEMBLY IAW MM 21-23-11. OPS CHECKED GOOD. REMOVED AND REPLACED DEFECTIVE GASPER PLENUM DUCT AND ASSOCIATED PARTS IAW MM 21-23-10.