# SDR USAA990179

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 24, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N504AU
- Make and model: Boeing 737-3B7
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-3B7](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-3b7) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 23379
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 6547952524M
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cargo Door
- Part time: 38,270 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/USAA990179

## Discrepancy

CLT - HFEC FOUND A .3 INCH CRACK OUTER SKIN AT AFT UPPER CARGO DOOR HANDLE CUTOUT.  INSTALLED REP DOUBLER PER EA NR 63895.  CARGO DOOR RETURNED TO STOCK.  (M)

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