SDR DALA2015120307359

Service difficulty report · Stop Fitting · Doug MD88

Difficulty date: December 2, 2015
Submitted: December 3, 2015
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N992DL
Make and model: Doug MD88
Aircraft serial: 53344
Aircraft time: 61,722 hours, 44,342 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Stop Fitting
Condition: Cracked
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
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 STOP FITTING NR 2 AND 5 AT MID CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR FWD EDGE. CRACK STOP FITTING NR 2 AND 5 WERE REMOVED IAW SRM 51-30-2 AND 51-30-5, NEW FITTINGS WERE DRILLED, TREATED AND PAINTED IAW 51-10-4, 51-10-3, PAR 14 AND 21. NEW STOP FITTINGS WERE INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-30-1 AND 51-30-5.

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