# SDR CALA0000416

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 6, 2000
- Submitted: April 14, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N16804
- 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: 49246
- Aircraft time: 51,345 hours, 23,585 cycles
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA0000416

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND A .375 INCH CRACK IN FORWARD CARGO DOOR OUTER SKIN AT EDGE OF SKIN ABOUT 3 INCHES BELOW GRAY PAINT.  THE CRACKED AREA WAS CUT OUT AND A REPAIR DOUBLER AND SHIMS WERE INSTALLED IAW SRM 52-05, FIGURE 4.

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