# SDR CALA9900228

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 6, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N72821
- 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: 49481
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Beam
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Pax Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA9900228

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND TWO CRACKS IN THE NR 1 BEAM OF MAIN CABIN DOOR.  THE BEAM HAD A .75 INCH CRACK ON AFT END AND A .375 INCH CRACK ON FORWARD END.

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