# SDR TWAA9914904

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 24, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N9405T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9405T), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-83
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-83](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53141
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cargo 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/TWAA9914904

## Discrepancy

DURING CHECK-C MAINT, FOUND THE AREA AROUND THE FORWARD CARGO DOOR OUTER DOOR HANDLE WITH SKIN BENT IN WITH A .375 INCH CRACK COMING OUT OF RADIUS.  REMOVED CRACKED AREA AND STRAIGHTENED OUT DENT PER SRM 53-04, FIG 38.

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