SDR GTIA050133

Service difficulty report · Hinge · Doug DC982

Difficulty date: April 16, 2005
Submitted: May 17, 2005
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N829NK
Make and model: Doug DC982
Aircraft serial: 49931
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Hinge
Condition: Cracked
Location: Barrier Door
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

FORWARD PIT, BARRIER DOOR SUPPORT HINGE HALF CRACKED, 3 HOLES MOUNTING CRACKED. REMOVED HINGE AND BLENDED OUT CRACK IN HINGE. STOP DRILLED CRACK IN HAT CHANNEL. PERFORMED DYE PEN, SHOWS CRACK CONTAINED. FABRICATED DOUBLER ON BARRIER DOOR SUPPORT HINGE. (M)

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