# SDR UATA2026072835701

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 23, 2026
- Submitted: July 28, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N440RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N440RA), registered now
- Make and model: Casa C212CC
- Aircraft serial: 174
- Aircraft time: 44,805 hours, 64,349 cycles
- System (JASC): [5744 · Wing, Control Surface Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5744)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: 212132022412
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Zone 500
- Part time: 44,805 hours, 64,349 cycles
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UATA2026072835701

## Discrepancy

RT & LT INNER FLAP, OTBD PYLON, OTBD HINGE FITTINGS FOUND CORRODED. APPROXIMATE WS 2900. REMOVED DAMAGED FITTINGS. COPIED EXISTING RIVET PATTERNS AND HOLE SIZE TO NEW FITTINGS. 5 RIVETS IN LT PYLON FITTING INSTALLATION OVERSIZED BY 1 SIZE FOR HOLE DAMAGE OR INSTALLATION OF BLIND FASTENERS. ALL PARTS AND BARE SURFACES PRIMED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. INSTALLED NEW FITTINGS. TOP COATED SURFACES TO MATCH COMPANY PAINT.  CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS WILL BE MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT INSPECTION PROGRAM OR AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER'S INSPECTION PROGRAM. WEIGHT AND BALANCE CHANGE WAS CONSIDERED NEGLIGIBLE.

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