SDR CALA0100359

Service difficulty report · Door Frame · Boeing 7373T0

Difficulty date: April 13, 2001
Submitted: April 16, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N19357
Make and model: Boeing 7373T0
Aircraft serial: 23841
Aircraft time: 34,116 hours, 37,512 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Door Frame
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 2.5 INCH CRACK IN AFT CARGO DOOR FORWARD FRAME SPLICE, THROUGH HOLE FOR TENSION PULLEY FOR COUNTER BALANCE MECHANISM, APPROXIMATELY 3.5 INCH FROM CENTERLINE OF DOOR. THE AFT CARGO DOOR WAS REMOVED AND THE FORWARD UPPER AND LOWER FRAME SECTIONS WERE REPLACED IAW SRM 51-40-2 AND 52-30-02. THE DOOR WAS REINSTALLED IAW CARD 03-5230-1-4003.