# SDR CALA0000305

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 15, 2000
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N938AS
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49365
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Bracket
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Bs 864
- 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/CALA0000305

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND LT FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR BINDING DUE TO A CRACKED FORWARD SIDE LT BRACKET.  THE CRACK WAS 1.5 INCH LONG AND THE BRACKET WAS LOCATED AT FS 864, LONGERON 13L.  THE BRACKET WAS REMOVED AND A  NEW BRACKET WAS INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-30-08 AND 51-10-03.

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