# SDR CALA0400203

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 2, 2004
- Submitted: March 3, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N18833
- 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: 49493
- Aircraft time: 50,031 hours, 24,242 cycles
- System (JASC): [7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7830)
- Part: Thrust Reverser
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- 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/CALA0400203

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND A 10 INCH CRACK IN NR 2 ENGINE UPPER THRUST REVERSER.  THE CRACK WAS STOP DRILLED AND A DOUBLER WAS INSTALLED IAW 7830-01872.

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