SDR TWAA9743003

Service difficulty report · Skin · Doug DC982

Difficulty date: March 18, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N904TW
Make and model: Doug DC982
Aircraft serial: 49156
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

MCI - DURING OP-16 FOUND A ONE INCH CRACK IN OUTER SKIN OF MID-CARGO DOOR AND A .3750 INCH CRACK IN FRAME FLANGE ON AFT EDGE. REPAIRED BY FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW DOUBLER PER SRM 52-05, PAGE 110A. AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME: 43,165 HOURS; 22,408 CYCLES. (X)

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