# SDR IPXA2018010725198

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 7, 2018
- Submitted: January 10, 2018
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N161UP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161UP), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A300 F4-622R
- Registry model: [Airbus A300 F4-622R](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a300-f4-622r) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0005
- Aircraft time: 15,696 hours, 9,683 cycles
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Aft Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPXA2018010725198

## Discrepancy

LOWER INNER SKIN OF AFT CARGO DOOR,  BEHIND FRAME 61A & 62,  1.5 INCH CRACK.  COMPLETED A TEMP REPAIR IAW EO 5230 66945.  A CUT OUT OF DAMAGE IAW EO 5230 66945.  A HFEC AEVA,  NO CRACKS NOTED IAW NDTM PART 6 51-10-08. MAJOR REPAIR.

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