# SDR CA980603002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 12, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 550
- Registry model: [Cessna 550](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-550) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa JT15D4
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 551123515
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cabin Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980603002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) CABIN DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE.  INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK DUE TO CORROSION ON THE UPPER ATTACHMENT LUG ARM.  SUBMITTER SUSPECTS DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION DUE TO PREVIOUS REPLACMENT OF WRONG TYPE OF RIVETS.

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