# SDR 97UAL900030

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 3, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N1813U
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-10
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46612
- Engine: Ge CF66D
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Threshold
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97UAL900030

## Discrepancy

AFT CARGO DOOR THRESHOLD BEEF-UP PLATE AFT EDGE LOWER CORNER AREA HAS A 1 INCH CRACK.  THE AREA WAS INSPECTED AND NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED EXCEPT FOR A SLIGHT BEND IN THE CENTER CARGO COMPARTMENT SKIN LAP AT THE AFT LOWER SIDE.  BEND STRAIGHTENED.

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