SDR SIMA990781

Service difficulty report · Frame · Aerosp ATR42300

Difficulty date: March 19, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N325AT
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42300
Aircraft serial: 325
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Frame
Condition: Cracked
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: IN
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

SAW - DURING CPCP-4 INSPECTION, FOUND THE FORWARD CARGO DOOR DOOR HAD FRAMES 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 AND 8 FROM FORWARD TO AFT CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE CARGO DOOR IAW JIC 523100-RAI-10000-003. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

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