# SDR MEX2003488

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 14, 2003
- Submitted: November 19, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N491SH
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49150
- System (JASC): [7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7830)
- Part: Door
- Part number: 593806503
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Thrust Reverser
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MEX2003488

## Discrepancy

AFTER AIRCRAFT LANDED THRUST REVERSERS WERE EXTENDED BEFORE NOSE LANDING GEAR HAD BEEN CONTACT ON THE GROUND, SCRATCHING THE THRUST REVERSES LOWER DOORS OF BOTH ENGINES (LARGE: 12 INCH, WIDE 1.5 INCHES APPROX).  PERSONNEL WAS SENT TO REPAIR THE DAMAGES.  BOTH THRUST REVERSES LOWER DOORS WERE REPLACED IAW MM 78-30-04.  DURING OVERNIGHT SERVICE, THRUST REVERSERS MECHANISMS WERE CHECKED FOR CONDITION AND OPERATION IAW MM 78-30-00, ALL CORRECT.(K)

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