SDR TWAA0004604

Service difficulty report · Skin · Doug DC982

Difficulty date: March 20, 2000
Submitted: March 22, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N902TW
Make and model: Doug DC982
Aircraft serial: 49153
Aircraft time: 52,930 hours, 27,442 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
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

DURING CHECK-C MAINT, THE C3 CARGO DOOR FWD LOWER CORNER OF THE DOOR SKIN, 14 INCHES UP FROM THE BOTTOM EDGE, HAD 4 EACH BENDS. STRENGHTENED ONE AREA. THREE AREAS REPAIRED PER SRM 52-30 PAGE 1 AND SRM 52-01 PAGE 3. ACCOMP HIGH FREQ EDDY CURRENT BUT NO CRACKS FOUND.

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