data plate smith aerospace

[stefano_w5]

Hello everyone,

I found this genuine Smiths Aerospace / Airbus data plate in a field in Tyrol, Austria, at an elevation of about 1,000 meters (3,280 ft).

The plate reads:

• Manufacturer: Smiths Aerospace
• Aircraft Manufacturer: Airbus
• PN: D573540704003
• Description: TOP COVER TRACK 4 RH ISS3
• Serial No: C0212249
• MFG Date: DEC 03

After some research, I believe it may belong to a flap track fairing component (“Track 4 RH” = right-hand side) of an Airbus aircraft.

The interesting part is that I only found the plate itself, not the aircraft part. It was lying on a regularly used agricultural field in the Austrian Alps.

Does anyone know:

• the exact aircraft type (A319/A320/A321/A330/A340?)
• the exact system or location on the aircraft?
• whether the part number can be linked to a specific Airbus program?

Any information would be greatly appreciated

Thank you!

[Thruster763]

If you didn't find the cover where did the two photos of the cover come from?
The identity plate, despite having two fastener holes was almost certainly stuck on. It probably just fell off mid flight.. You can see were the plate used to be stuck on in the picture of the inside of the cover.

Robert.

[DaveReidUK]

That CAGE Code KC7T1 is for BrookHouse Aerospace in Darwen, Lancs.

They are still in business, might be worth getting in touch. They should at least be able to tell you what Airbus type that track fairing was from.