SDR ASAA9880024

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Doug DC982

Difficulty date: February 3, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N956AS
Make and model: Doug DC982
Aircraft serial: 48079
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Fitting
Condition: Cracked
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

OAK - DURING 30K CHECK, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR INNER FRAME SUPPORT 'T' ANGLE AND FORWARD LOWER STRIKER FITTING. STOP DRILLED CRACKS AND INSTALLED NEW INTERCOSTAL, TEE FITTING, 'L' ANGLE AND SHIMS IAW DC9 SRM 51-30-02 AND INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW DC9 SRM 52-03, FIG 1, PAGE 2. (M)

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