# SDR IXXA9700013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 14, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N825BX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45978
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 2765235
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cargo Door
- Part time: 74,553 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9700013

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE LOWER FORWARD CARGO DOOR RIGHT GUIDE FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.  REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED BY REMOVAL OF EXISTING FITTING, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW DOOR GUIDE FITTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENGINEERING ORDER 52-DC8-444, SRM 51-1-20, AND FAA DER APPROVED DRAWING 852-020-97.

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