# SDR IXXA980009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 30, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N728PL
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-62) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45918
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cargo Door
- Part time: 73,828 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/IXXA980009

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE D CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE MAIN CARGO DOOR LOCK PIN ACTUATOR MOUNT ATTACHMENT SKIN TORN AND SEPARATED.  REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED REMOVAL OF DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION AN INTERNAL FILLER AND AN EXTERNAL REPAIR DOUBLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH DER APPROVED DRAWING C88-R07 AND ENGINEERING ORDER 52-DC8-533.

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