SDR E4EB2015120914

Service difficulty report · Skin · Doug DC872F

Difficulty date: June 27, 2015
Submitted: December 9, 2015
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N782SP
Make and model: Doug DC872F
Aircraft serial: 46013
Aircraft time: 95,432 hours, 23,967 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Skin
Condition: Corroded
Location: Cargo Door
Part time: 95,432 hours, 23,967 cycles
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

AFTER REMOVAL OF MAIN CARGO DOOR, FWD UPPER HINGE FITTING, FOUND CORROSION ON OUTER SKIN INTERNAL SURFACE. BLENDED AREA, BLEND OUT OF LIMITS, CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA. HFEC SURFACE & OPEN HOLE INSPECTION. ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR IAW EA 008-5230-38-A6016.

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