SDR WRLA2007071

Service difficulty report · Door Frame · Doug DC1030

Difficulty date: May 23, 2007
Submitted: May 29, 2007
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N14075
Make and model: Doug DC1030
Aircraft serial: 46922
Engine: Ge CF650C2
System (JASC): 5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure
Part: Door Frame
Condition: Corroded
Location: Overwing 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

DURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, RIGHT HAND OVERWING DOOR R-3, AFT LOWER CORNER (AT FLOOR LEVEL) STA 1305 EVIDENCE OF CORROSION UNDER DOOR SILL PLATE. [08-07-07] SILL PLATE SUPPORT CHANNEL FOUND CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED CHANNEL, FABRICATED NEW SUPPORT CHANNEL FROM 7075-T651, AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DC-10 SRM VOL.2 51-31-01.

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