# SDR RRXA99634

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 6, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N602AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N602AL), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45991
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Hinge
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Cargo Door
- 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/RRXA99634

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO MAIN CARGO DOOR FWD HINGE SEGMENT AT STA 130 AND LONGERON 6 LEFT, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM.  REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8.  FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW SRO 8530027.  (CORROSION DAMAGE RECORDED IN EWA CORROSION PROGRAM).

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