# SDR GAIA01318ST

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 11, 2001
- Submitted: January 18, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N281KH
- Make and model: Boeing 727-2J0
- Registry model: [Boeing 727-2J0](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-2j0) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 21105
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: 65569271
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cargo Door
- 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/GAIA01318ST

## Discrepancy

DURING TROUBLESHOOTING FOR A PRESSURIZATION PROBLEM A 2 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND ON A FRAME ON THE FORWARD SIDE OF THE NR 3 AFT CARGO DOOR ASSEMBLY.  REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 3 LOWER AFT CARGO DOOR ASSEMBLY.  OPERATIONALLY CHECKS GOOD.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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