# SDR TWAA9812019

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 16, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N980Z
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47344
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Hinge
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Mlg 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/TWAA9812019

## Discrepancy

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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