SDR MWEA020620

Service difficulty report · Stop Fitting · Doug DC981

Difficulty date: October 22, 2002
Submitted: October 22, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N805ME
Make and model: Doug DC981
Aircraft serial: 48031
Aircraft time: 38,398 hours, 42,248 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Stop Fitting
Part number: 49286651
Condition: Worn
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

FORWARD PIT DOOR, FORWARD AND AFT UPPER AND LOWER STOP PADS ARE WORN. FABRICATED NEW SHIMS INSTALLED DOOR STOPS & SHIMS, REMOVED FORWARD STOP, BLENDED OUT DAMAGE, FABRICATED 3 SHIMS AND REPAIR DOUBLER INSTALLED REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLED LOWER DOOR STOP.

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