SDR UPS00832709

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Doug DC873F

Difficulty date: May 14, 2000
Submitted: May 31, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N894UP
Make and model: Doug DC873F
Aircraft serial: 46094
Aircraft time: 73,733 hours, 22,388 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
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

INSPECTION TYPE:C2, SEAT TRACK ''I'' CORRODED ON BOTTOM SIDE, STA 1380 - 1540. REMOVED SEAT TRACK, FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-3. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK AT STA 1380 - 1540 WITH TWO SPLICES PER UPS EO REF DC8 5320-5167 AND DC8 SRM 51-1-24.

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