# SDR 20000531SH008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 14, 2000
- Submitted: May 31, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N400AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N400AC), registered now
- Make and model: Beech B100
- Registry model: [Beech B100](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b100) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: BE12
- System (JASC): [5260 · Entrance Stairs](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5260)
- Part: Channel
- Part number: 50430043619
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Cabin Door
- Component: Cabin Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000531SH008

## Discrepancy

CABIN DOOR WAS OPENED FOR ACCESS TO AIRCRAFT. THE CHANNEL, WHICH FORMS THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND ATTACHES TO THE DOOR HINGE, FAILED AT ITS AFT END.  UPON INSPECTION, THE CHANNEL WAS FOUND TO HAVE INITIAL CORROSION, (INSIDE THE DOOR STRUCTURE) DUE TO THE SEALED NATURE OF THE DOOR, NO DRAIN HOLE IS POSSIBLE AT THIS LOW SPOT.  (X)

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