SDR 2003UALA00945

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 737322

Difficulty date: December 9, 2003
Submitted: December 17, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N370UA
Make and model: Boeing 737322
Aircraft serial: 24539
Aircraft time: 40,900 hours, 28,077 cycles
Engine: Ge CFM56*
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Skin
Condition: Dented
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

AFT CARGO DOOR OUTER SKIN IS DENTED APPROX 12 INCHES AFT OF FWD EDGE AND 12 INCHES UP FROM BOTTOM EDGE. W=1.7, D=.085, RATIO=20. DENT DOES NOT HAVE ANY SHARP CREASES, TOTAL DENT LENGTH IS APPROX 5 INCHES IN LENGTH. MAJOR REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED. INSTALLED DOUBLER REPAIR.