SDR CALA0300102

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 7373T0

Difficulty date: March 7, 2003
Submitted: March 10, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N16310
Make and model: Boeing 7373T0
Aircraft serial: 23361
Aircraft time: 51,650 hours, 28,046 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: C-2 Door
Stage of operation: IN
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 1/2" CRACK IN C-2 DOOR SKIN AT UPPER CORNER OF THE CUTOUT FOR THE DOOR HANDLE. HANDLE EXCEEDS TRAVEL IN CLOSING DIRECTION ALSO. A DOUBLER WAS INSTALLED IAW SRM 52-00-01. THE DOOR HANDLE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW SRM 51-10-2.