SDR DALA2015070904242

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Doug MD88

Difficulty date: July 9, 2015
Submitted: July 9, 2015
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N984DL
Make and model: Doug MD88
Aircraft serial: 53311
Aircraft time: 62,920 hours, 45,156 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Fitting
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

CRACKED FITTING ON LOWER EDGE BS 1193 ON AFT CARGO DOOR INNER STRUCTURE. THE FITTING WAS REMOVED IAW SRM 51-30-2 AND 51-30-5 AND A NEW FITTING WAS DRILLED IAW SRM 51-10-4, TREATED AND PAINTED IAW SRM 51-10-3, PAR 14, 21 AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-30-2 AND 51-30-5.

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