SDR TWAA9812019

Service difficulty report · Hinge · Doug DC931

Difficulty date: July 16, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N980Z
Make and model: Doug DC931
Aircraft serial: 47344
System (JASC): 5280 · Landing Gear Doors
Part: Hinge
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Mlg 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

DURING OP 15 MAINT CHECK, FOUND LT MLG STRUT DOOR HINGE, NR 5 HINGE LUG ON WING SIDE OF HINGE, CRACKED. CONFIRMED WITH EDDY CURRENT. REPLACED DOOR HINGE MFG (P/N 2924290-501) PER DWG 5910484. TORQUE FASTENERS PER SRM 51-30-1P PG 13. REAMED HOLES PER SRM 51-10-4, PAGE 4.

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