# SDR ABXA020359

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 2, 2002
- Submitted: December 16, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N981AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47273
- Aircraft time: 70,927 hours, 84,034 cycles
- Engine: Pwa JT8D*
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Panel
- Part number: 59101577
- Condition: Cracked
- 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/ABXA020359

## Discrepancy

AFT LOWER CARGO DOOR OUTER PANEL CRACKED AND HAD IMPROPER EDGE DISTANCE AT THE NR 2 BEAM FORWARD SIDE. (HOLD OPEN LATCH AREA) REPLACED AFT LOWER CARGO DOOR ASSEMBLY IAW SRM.

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