SDR UPS06845960

Service difficulty report · Skin · Doug DC871F

Difficulty date: January 8, 2006
Submitted: January 18, 2006
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N718UP
Make and model: Doug DC871F
Aircraft serial: 46018
Aircraft time: 70,002 hours, 46,581 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

INSPECTION TYPE:C3 CARGO DOOR UPPER AFT CORNER HAS AN 1/2" CRACK WHICH RUNS FROM EDGE OF DOOR CORNER RIVET. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA IAW SRM 53-2-O FIG 21, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER, TRIPLER, AND FILLERS AT D-PIT DOOR UPPER AFT CORNER IAW SRM 53-2-0 FIG 21, 51-1-8 AND SRM 51-1-20D.

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