Model 208 Series Structural Repair Manual (Rev 9)

57-50-02 (Rev 7)

FLAP TRACKS REPAIR

1. General
A. Flap tracks which experience corrosion may be repaired by removing the corrosion, however the remaining material must meet
the rework limitations of Figure 201.
2. Repair Procedure
A. Corrosion Removal.
(1) Refer to Chapter 51, Corrosion - Repair, for measurement and repair procedures for corroded areas of flap tracks.
(2) Corrosion must be removed and blended in accordance with good workmanship and with blend radius listed in the
standard repairs.
(3) Figure 201 illustrates the various critical areas of the individual flap tracks and the minimum thickness to which the tracks
can be reworked in each area.
(4) Apply color chemical film treatment to all bare metal.
B. Flap track slot nick or gouge repair.
(1) Make sure that the Upper flap track slot width is 0.572 +0.005 or -0.005 inches (14.528 mm, +0.0127 or -0.0127 mm) and
the Lower flap track slot width is 0.760 inches, +0.005 or -0.005 inches (19.304 mm, +0.0127 or -0.0127 mm). Refer to
Figure 201.
(a) Polish the nick or gouge in a 5 to 1 slope ratio to blend. Make sure that your final polishing is in the fore to aft
direction.
(2) If the referenced dimensions are not met after the completion of the repair, the flap track must be replaced.

Copyright © Textron Aviation Inc. Page 1 of 4

Retain printed data for historical reference only. For future maintenance, use only current data. Print Date: Tue Jun 06 14:07:33 CDT 2023
 Model 208 Series Structural Repair Manual (Rev 9)
57-50-02 (Rev 7)

Figure 201 : Sheet 1 : Flap Track Rework Limits

Copyright © Textron Aviation Inc. Page 2 of 4

Retain printed data for historical reference only. For future maintenance, use only current data. Print Date: Tue Jun 06 14:07:33 CDT 2023
 Model 208 Series Structural Repair Manual (Rev 9)
57-50-02 (Rev 7)

Figure 201 : Sheet 2 : Flap Track Rework Limits

Copyright © Textron Aviation Inc. Page 3 of 4

Retain printed data for historical reference only. For future maintenance, use only current data. Print Date: Tue Jun 06 14:07:33 CDT 2023
 Model 208 Series Structural Repair Manual (Rev 9)
57-50-02 (Rev 7)

Figure 201 : Sheet 3 : Flap Track Rework Limits

Copyright © Textron Aviation Inc. Page 4 of 4

Retain printed data for historical reference only. For future maintenance, use only current data. Print Date: Tue Jun 06 14:07:33 CDT 2023