# SDR DHL2003801043

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 13, 2003
- Submitted: May 18, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N801DH
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46033
- Aircraft time: 78,807 hours, 30,335 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Pax Door
- Part time: 78,807 hours, 30,335 cycles
- 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/DHL2003801043

## Discrepancy

FWD PASSENGER DOOR- EXTERNAL SKIN AROUND HANDLE SHOWS WEAR OUT OF LIMITS (MAJOR REPAIR).  PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW SRM 52-1-0 PG 1.  FABRICATED NEW SKIN (2024-T6 AL0.050) IAW SRM 52-3-1 PG 2.  CLEANED, TREATED AND PRIMED IAW SRM 51-1-8B.  INSTALLED NEW SKIN IAW SRM 52-3-1 PG 2, SRM 51-1-21 PG 1 AND SRM 51-1-15 PG 1.  REFER TO N/R 2026 FOR FWD PASSENGER DOOR REMOVAL/REINSTALLATION.

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