SDR C2XA97IA195

Service difficulty report · Frame · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date: June 22, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N14821
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial: 160
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Frame
Part number: S52376104202
Condition: Cracked
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

IAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE SECOND FRAME FROM THE FORWARD SIDE OF THE CARGO DOOR WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT THE TOP. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE FRAME USING A DOUBLER, ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED IAW CONTINENTAL EXPERSS ENGINEERING CHANGE/REPAIR AUTHORIZATION EC5230-01045, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)

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