# SDR GAIA00640

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 6, 2000
- Submitted: December 11, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N264US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N264US), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 727251
- Aircraft serial: 19983
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Cargo Door
- Component: Fuselage, Boeing, 727251
- 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/GAIA00640

## Discrepancy

DISCREPANCY: DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK, BULGING SKIN WAS DISCOVERED NR 3 CARGO DOOR AREA.  CORRECTIVE ACTION: REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 CARGO DOOR SKIN IAW B727 SRM 52-30-01, FIGURE 6. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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