# SDR 97ZZZX2603

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N29AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29AF), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-15F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-15F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-15f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45826
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 5772381515
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cargo Door
- Component: 5921162529
- 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/97ZZZX2603

## Discrepancy

DURING C7 INSPECTION, THE LARGE CARGO DOOR HINGE WAS FOUND WITH A CRACKED HINGE LOBE AT STA 358. THE HINGE LOBE WAS TRIMMED OFF AND RECURRENT INSPECTIONS WERE ESTABLISHED FOR THIS AREA.  AT THE SUBSEQUENT A-CHECK, ADDITIONAL CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE HINGE LOBES ADJACENT TO THE TRIMMED LOBE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR REPAIR.

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