SDR UPS99829612

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Doug DC873F

Difficulty date: April 6, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N840UP
Make and model: Doug DC873F
Aircraft serial: 46140
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Part number: S2772660
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 560-580
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:C3, FS 560 TO 580, LBL 60, THE SEAT TRACK UPPER FLANGE LWR SURFACE HAS HEAVY EXFOLIATION CORROSION UNDER AND AROUND THE CLIP NUTS. CUT OUT DAMAGED SEAT TRACK SECTION, FABRICATED AND REPLACED SEAT TRACK SECTION IAW SRM 53-2-3 FIG 84.

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