SDR CALA0001308

Service difficulty report · Flange · Doug DC982

Difficulty date: August 24, 2000
Submitted: August 28, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N15841
Make and model: Doug DC982
Aircraft serial: 49581
Aircraft time: 42,281 hours, 20,014 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Flange
Condition: Cracked
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

INSPECTION FOUND A .5 INCH CRACK IN AFT CARGO DOOR INNER PAN FLANGE IN AREA OF FORWARD CAM LATCH. THE CRACK WAS STOP DRILLED IAW SRM 52-05, FIGURE 26A, SHEET 2. A DOUBLER WAS INSTALLED IAW SRM 52-05, FIGURE 26A, SHEET 1, 53-05, AND 51-10-3. THE CAMLOCK TUBE WAS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED TO GAIN ACCESS TO AREA IAW SRM 51-10-3.

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