# SDR MEX2002112

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 15, 2002
- Submitted: May 29, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N204AM
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-87
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-87](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-87) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49404
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Fuselage
- 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/MEX2002112

## Discrepancy

DURING TRANSIT CHECK, FOUND A BREAK IN THE FUSELAGE SKIN OF A PRESSURIZED ZONE, .25 INCHES BY 1 INCH WIDE, AT STATION 215 LONGERONS 17 AND 18 OF LEFT SIDE.  FUSELAGE SKIN WAS REPLACED IAW ENGINEERING REPAIR NR 02-039.  (M)

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