SDR 07FDEA02968

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Doug DC1030

Difficulty date: August 18, 2007
Submitted: August 20, 2007
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N318FE
Make and model: Doug DC1030
Aircraft serial: 46837
Aircraft time: 78,762 hours, 21,165 cycles
System (JASC): 5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
Part: Fitting
Part number: AFA71321
Condition: Cracked
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 5 MAIN CARGO DOOR LOWER JAMB SUPPORT FITTING P/N AFA 7132-1 REQUIRES REPLACEMENT DUE TO CRACKS REMAINING AFTER REAMING TO .520. REMOVED 2 EACH SUPPORT BRACES, STRAP, WEB, INTERCOSTAL, AND BACKUP FITTING IAW SRM 51-31-01. INSTALLED NEW BACKUP FITTING AND REINSTALLED 2 EACH SUPPORT BRACES, STRAP, WEB, AND INTERCOSTAL IAW SRM 51-31-0. DOOR RIG ON ORIGINAL EO T 8-5230-110698.

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