Service difficulty report · Latch Fittings · Lkheed 10113853

Difficulty date
November 2, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N762DA
Make and model
Lkheed 10113853
Aircraft serial
193Y1210
Part
Latch Fittings
Part number
1582145102
Condition
Corrosion
Location
C-1a 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

DURING THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF SI 7-58181-12AD, THE NR 1, 2, 3 AND 8 C-1A CARGO DOOR LATCH FITTINGS WERE FOUND WITH SURFACE CORROSION IN THE UPPER WELL. ALSO, DRAIN HOLES IN THE CENTER OF THE LOWER WEB WERE ADDED FOR ALL 8 OF THE SUBJECT FITTINGS. THE SURFACE CORROSION WILL BE BLENDED OUT ON FITTINGS NR 1, 2, 3 AND 8. FITTINGS NR 4, 5, 6, 7 WILL HAVE DRAIN HOLES MACHINED. THE SUBJECT FITTINGS ARE MACHINED FROM 4330M STEEL HEAT TREATED TO THE 220-240 KSI CONDITION. REPAIR APPROVAL PER DL ERA 272151-14AD.