SDR AT9900089

Service difficulty report · Hinge · Doug DC932

Difficulty date: January 5, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N849AT
Make and model: Doug DC932
Aircraft serial: 47484
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Hinge
Part number: 49136441
Condition: Corroded
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

SCHEDULED INSPECTION AT AERO CORP, FL. FOUND THE FORWARD CARGO DOOR FORWARD AND AFT HINGE ASSEMBLY ATTACH BOLT HOLES WITH CORROSION AND ELONGATED HOLES. REAMED ELONGATED HOLES AND CLEANED CORROSION, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED FREEZE PLUGS. REINSTALLED HINGE BRACKETS AND REDRILLED HINGE SPRING BOLT HOLES IAW DC9 SRM 51-30-4, 51-30-2 AND 52-31-0.

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