# SDR AALA20120307002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 7, 2012
- Submitted: March 8, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N473AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N473AA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49648
- Aircraft time: 68,443 hours, 36,459 cycles
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Dented
- Location: Cargo 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/AALA20120307002

## Discrepancy

AFT CARGO DOOR, OUTER SKIN HAS 2 LARGE DENTS BETWEEN NUMBERS 4 AND 5 BEAMS APPROXIMATELY 2 AND 3 FEET FROM FORWARD EDGE.  REPLACED WITH NEW SKIN PER ESO 80174.

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