SDR UPS804078

Service difficulty report · Seat Tracks · Doug DC873F

Difficulty date: August 11, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N806UP
Make and model: Doug DC873F
Aircraft serial: 46006
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Tracks
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 1330/1370
Stage of operation: IN
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

WHILE IN FOR C-CHECK, MAINTENANCE FOUND STA 1370, BLO SEAT TRACK SPLICES AND BOTH SEAT TRACKS ARE CORRODED ON UNDERSIDE. ALSO, AT 6 STA 1330. REMOVED, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED SEAT TRACK SPLICE. CLEANED AND TREATED LOWER ENDS OF SEAT TRACKS PER SRM 51-1-8.

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