SDR V6NA20180103001

Service difficulty report · Skin · Lear 45LEAR

Difficulty date: January 3, 2018
Submitted: February 23, 2018
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N170L
Make and model: Lear 45LEAR
Aircraft serial: 029
Aircraft time: 9,552 hours, 9,869 cycles
System (JASC): 5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Corroded
Location: Lt Wing
Part time: 9,552 hours, 9,869 cycles
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

WHILE PERFORMING 9600 HOUR INSPECTION, DETERMINED LEFT WING OUTBOARD LOWER SKIN UPPER SURFACE TO HAVE CORROSION AT WS 260. CORROSION DETERMINED OUT OF LIMITS. CORROSION CLEANED, SURFACE BLENDED, FILLED WITH EPOXY PASTE AND DOUBLER INSTALLED.