SDR TWAA9809505

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 MAINTENANCE CHECK, FOUND CRACK IN MID-CARGO DOOR OUTER SKIN AND IN FRAME FLANGE ON AFT EDGE, APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT FROM BOTTOM FRAME. HAD 1 INCH CRACK IN SKIN AND .3750 INCH CRACK. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW DOUBLER PER SRM 52-05, PG 110A. ACFT TT: 43,165 HOURS. ACFT TC: 22,408. (X)

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