# SDR CKSA97444

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 12, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N869BX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-63
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-63](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46035
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Frame
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Bs 260
- 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/CKSA97444

## Discrepancy

REPAIR THE MAIN UPPER CARGO DOOR DUE TO MAIN CARGO DOOR CAME OPEN INFLIGHT. REF ATI LOG SHEET NR 16711 AND 16712 FS 260 CARGO DOOR FRAME CRACKED.  REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW AIA EA D8-53-001 AND EDR 05427. (7075-T6) NON-ROUTINE TASK CARD NUMBER 110485.

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