# SDR USAA970232

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 2, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N444US
- Make and model: Boeing 737-4B7
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-4B7](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-4b7) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 24862
- System (JASC): [5240 · Service Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5240)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 6545871132
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Service Door
- Part time: 19,972 hours
- 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/USAA970232

## Discrepancy

INT - DURING 'Q-6' CHECK VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND .187 INCH CRACK AT FORWARD SERVICE DOOR LOWER HINGE CUT OUT SKIN.  INSTALLED DOUBLER, REPAIRED PER EA 42619.  (X)

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