# SDR CAL960083

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 30, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N37882
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-81(MD-81)
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-81(MD-81)](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-81-md-81) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48027
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: SB093201893
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Mlg Door
- Part time: 39,547 hours
- 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/CAL960083

## Discrepancy

HOU - INSPECTION FOUND SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE EXTERIOR SKIN OF LT INBOARD MLG DOOR.  THE CRACKS WERE LOCATED UNDER GROUND SKID ATTACH POINTS.  THE LONGEST CRACK WAS 2 INCHES.  NEW SKIN WAS INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-30-2.  (X)

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