# SDR ABXA040218

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 7, 2004
- Submitted: June 25, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N945AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47551
- Aircraft time: 57,393 hours, 60,129 cycles
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 59101573
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Aft Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040218

## Discrepancy

AFT LOWER CARGO DOOR SKIN WAS CRACKED AT THE DOOR HANDLE CUTOUT.  REMOVED CRACKS, INSTALLED SCUFF PLATE IAW DC-9 SRM 52-05.

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