SDR DHL9771254D

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 72729

Difficulty date: February 26, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N712DH
Make and model: Boeing 72729
Aircraft serial: 19401
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Skin
Condition: Corroded
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: IN
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

AT D-CHECK, AFT CARGO DOOR EXTERNAL SKIN HAS CORROSION, SCRATCHES, DENTS AND BULGING. REMOVED FASTENERS AT EXISTING DOUBLER, CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA. INSTALLED DOUBLER ON UPPER FWD EDGE 17 BY 24 PER SRM 52-00-3. INSTALLED DOUBLER ON FWD BOTTOM EDGE 8.5 BY 10 PER SRM 52-00-3. BURNISHED OUT SCRATCHES, WITHIN LIMITS.

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