# SDR CALA0000179

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 21, 2000
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N938MC
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-83
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-83](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49525
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Mlg
- 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/CALA0000179

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND A 4 INCH CRACK IN LEFT MLG I/B DOOR AT LOWER FORWARD CORNER.  THE CRACK WAS STOP DRILLED AND A DOUBLER WAS INSTALLED IAW EA 5281-2-A064 AND ECRA 5280-01220.

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