SDR UPS00832726

Service difficulty report · Skin · Doug DC873F

Difficulty date: May 22, 2000
Submitted: May 31, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N894UP
Make and model: Doug DC873F
Aircraft serial: 46094
Aircraft time: 73,733 hours, 22,388 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

INSPECTION TYPE:C2, C-PIT DOOR LOWER CENTER SKIN CRACKED AND PEELED BACK. REMOVED DAMAGED AREA, FLATTENED OUT BEND. FABRICATED DOUBLER, ALODINED AND PRIMED THE SKIN AND THE DOUBLER, APPLIED SEALANT AND INSTALLED THE DOUBLER USING HI-LOK''S AND A CHERRY MAX.

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