SDR 03FDEA00076

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 727233

Difficulty date: January 27, 2003
Submitted: January 30, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N263FE
Make and model: Boeing 727233
Aircraft serial: 21625
Aircraft time: 45,702 hours, 27,184 cycles
Engine: Pwa JT8D*
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Skin
Condition: Gouged
Location: Cargo Door
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

NR 3 CARGO DOOR EXTERIOR SKIN HAS A GOUGE 15 INCHES FROM FWD EDGE 28 INCHES FROM LOWER EDGE. GOUGE ON NR 3 CARGO DOOR EXTERIOR SKIN FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 52-00-2. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 CARGO DOOR EXTERIOR SKIN IAW EA NR7-5230- 68160, FUNCTIONAL CHECKED IAW MM 52-35-051-4 STEP 4, CHECKED GOOD.