# SDR ARWA20030304

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 12, 2003
- Submitted: July 2, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N345JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N345JW), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-63
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-63](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46042
- Aircraft time: 77,480 hours, 26,030 cycles
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Splice
- Part number: AE245012
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Door Frame
- 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/ARWA20030304

## Discrepancy

DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING WAS FOUND;  MAIN CARGO DOORS JAMMED,  AFT SECTION INTERIOR STA. 280 BETWEEN L-20 AND L-21 WITH 5 INCH CRACK.  C/A:   REPLACED SIDE BEAM SECTION FROM PRODUCTION SPLICE TO L-21L P/N AE2450-12 IAW SRM 51-1-21.

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