SDR UPS97824047

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Doug DC873F

Difficulty date: July 27, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N868UP
Make and model: Doug DC873F
Aircraft serial: 45968
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 1540-1580
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

INSPECTION TYPE-C, AFT ACCY COMPT F/S 1540 TO 1580, THE LBL 50 SEAT TRACK HAS HEAVY EXFOLIATION CORROSION AROUND THE CLIP NUTS IN THE INBD AND OUTBD UPPER FLANGES. REMOVED, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED SECTION OF TRACK IAW SRM 53-2-3 AND 51-3-0.

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