SDR TWAA0103304

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Doug DC983

Difficulty date: February 16, 2001
Submitted: February 21, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N9401W
Make and model: Doug DC983
Aircraft serial: 53137
Aircraft time: 25,345 hours, 12,172 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Corroded
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 CHECK-C MAINT THE NUMBER 5 CABIN SEAT TRACK, O/B FLANGE, STA 229, HAD CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD SECTION OF TRACK, APPROX 5 INCHES, TO EXISTING SPLICE PER SPM 6-70-01, PARA 4, ITEM A AND B. INSTALLED FASTENERS PER 51-30-2.

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