# SDR SIMA990781

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 19, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N325AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N325AT), registered now
- Make and model: Aerosp ATR 42-300
- Registry model: [Aerosp ATR 42-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-aeritalia-atr-42-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 325
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Frame
- Condition: Cracked
- 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/SIMA990781

## Discrepancy

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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