# Service difficulty reports: JASC 5540

A list on [JASC 5540](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5540.md).

Reports filed under 5540 · Rudder Structure, newest first.

Page 1 of 39 · 1,901 reports

- [SDR HNAA2026101901007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2026101901007.md): Hinge Fitting · excess play · Sep 23, 2026 · N656AE · Emb EMB145LR
  > RUDDER LOWER HINGE FITTING HAD PLAY. R & R RUDDER HINGE FITTING IAW SRM 51-40-02, & SRM 51-20-01.
- [SDR 6NLY2026092800021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/6NLY2026092800021.md): Rudder · debonded · Sep 22, 2026 · Boeing 7879
  > A RUDDER WAS RECEIVED IN OUR WORKSHOP FOR LIGHTNING STRIKE REPAIR. DURING INSPECTION A (WEDGE SHAPED) LOOSE PART WAS FOUND. PART WAS LOCATED ON THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER RIB. WHEN TRYING TO CHECK IF THE PART BELONGED TO THE UNIT AND IF SO, WHERE IT WAS MEANT TO
- [SDR DALA2026091505147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026091505147.md): Rudder · excess play · Sep 12, 2026 · N365NW · Airbus A320212
  > REMOVE RUDDER. REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER REF AMDS CARD 2721-4001. (LP: 1809694, AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)
- [SDR DALA2026091005064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026091005064.md): Rudder · no discrepancy · Sep 8, 2026 · N343NB · Airbus A319114
  > WEIGH RUDDER IAW AMDS WORKCARD 5540-01015-02. WEIGHED RUDDER IAW AMDS WORKCARD 5540-01015-02 AND IAW AMDS WORK CARD 2721-4001 FOR REMOVAL AND REINSTALL. NO FINDINGS NOTED. (LP: 1801737, AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)
- [SDR HNAA2026092300897](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2026092300897.md): Mount · cracked · Aug 30, 2026 · N640AE · Emb EMB145LR
  > RUDDER II PANEL 327FR LOWER MOUNTING FLANGE CRACKED ON RH SIDE. REMOVED CRACKED RUDDER II PANEL 327FR LOWER MOUNTING FLANGE (RIB), PREPPED AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE 327FR LOWER MOUNT FLANGE (RIB) IAW EMB 145 SRM 51-40-02.
- [SDR HNAA2026092300894](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2026092300894.md): Hinge Fitting · excess play · Aug 22, 2026 · N640AE · Emb EMB145LR
  > RUDDER UPPER HINGE FITTING, AT VERTICAL STAB, HAS PLAY. REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER UPPER HINGE FITTING IAW SRM 51-40-02 AND AMM 20-10-01.
- [SDR VNAA202610060025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA202610060025.md): Hinge · worn · Jul 30, 2026 · N648NN · Cndair CL6002D24
  > FREE PLAY ON BEARING OF RUDDER HINGE FITTING #2 #3 AT REAR SPAR OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. RUDDER HINGE FITTING #2 #3 AT REAR SPAR OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WERE REPLACED PER RIL #1213 REV. NC
- [SDR IPXA2026072957272](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPXA2026072957272.md): Support · corroded · Jul 14, 2026 · N144UP · Airbus A300F4622R
  > HORIZONTAL STAB, R/H UPPER APRON ATTACH AREA, ONE BRACKET WITH CORROSION. OUT OF SEQUENCE: STEP 2. INSTALLED SUPPORT, USING 04 BOLTS P/N EN611V3-7, BCH 4491492 AND 04 COLLARS. IAW SRM 51-40-21-001
- [SDR 1Q2R2026071920133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1Q2R2026071920133.md): Hinge Fitting · gouged · Jul 8, 2026 · N523AE · Cndair CL6002C10
  > AFT SIDE OF RUDDER, CENTER SECTION, CENTER HINGE IS GOUGED.
- [SDR 1Q2R2026071920132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1Q2R2026071920132.md): Hinge Fitting · gouged · Jul 8, 2026 · N523AE · Cndair CL6002C10
  > AFT SIDE OF RUDDER, CENTER SECTION, UPPER HINGE IS GOUGED.
- [SDR IPXA2026080238617](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPXA2026080238617.md): Access Panel · corroded · Jul 7, 2026 · N144UP · Airbus A300F4622R
  > RH SIDE VERTICAL STAB. T/E UNDER ACCESS PANELS 323AR AND 325AR STUCTURE CORRODED. RH SIDE VERTICAL STAB. T/E UNDER ACCESS PANELS 323AR AND 325AR. INSTALLED CONNECTING SHEET, USING SOLID RIVETS IAW SRM 51-40-21-001.
- [SDR VNAA202608210027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA202608210027.md): Hinge Fitting · excess play · Jul 5, 2026 · N544EA · Cndair CL6002C10
  > FREEPLAY ON BEARING OF RUDDER HINGE FITTING #3 AT REAR SPAR OF VERTICAL STABILIZER. BEARING OF RUDDER HINGE FITTING #3 AT REAR SPAR OF VERTICAL STABILIZER WAS REPLACED PER RIL #2103. REV. B. AND RIL #1213. 03)
- [SDR IPXA2026091324623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPXA2026091324623.md): Structure · damaged · Jun 18, 2026 · N336UP · Boeing 76734AF
  > MAJOR REPAIR. APPARENT DAMAGE TO TRAILING EDGE OF RUDDER. APPROX 3/4 OF THE WAY TO THE TOP. STEPS 3-7 COMPLETED PER EO-97804-REQ3. BMS 8-301 PO: SP2917496, BMS 9-8, TYPE I, CLASS 2, STYLE 3K-70-P GRAPHITE FABRIC PO: SP0732932. REMOVED TEMP SHELF ASSY ON RIG
- [SDR VNAA202607120020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA202607120020.md): Hinge · worn · Jun 9, 2026 · N607NN · Cndair CL6002D24
  > EXCCESSIVE FREE PLAY (LATERAL AND LONGITUDINAL) OF BEARINGS FOUND ON BOTH 2 CENTRAL RUDDER HINGES OF VERTICAL STABILAZER REAR SPAR. HINGE 3 WAS REPAIRED PER RIL #1213 REV. A. AND HINGE 2 WAS REPLACED PER RIL #2103 REV. B.
- [SDR SWIA2026051376997](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA2026051376997.md): Hinge · nicked · May 13, 2026 · N477CA · Cndair CL6002B19
  > THE RUDDER'S MIDDLE BOTTOM HINGE IS NICKED AND CHAFED ON ITS TOP LUG. REPAIRED RUDDER PCU HINGE FITTING BY COMPLYING WITH ALL REPAIR STEPS PROVIDED IN REO 601R-55-41-319, REV-.
- [SDR SWIA2026051376991](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA2026051376991.md): Hinge · chafed · May 13, 2026 · N477CA · Cndair CL6002B19
  > THE RUDDER'S MIDDLE CENTER HINGE IS CHAFED BETWEEN THE LUGS. REPAIRED RUDDER PCU HINGE FITTING BY COMPLYING WITH ALL REPAIR STEPS PROVIDED IN REO 601R-55-41-319 REV-.
- [SDR AALA202605171299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202605171299.md): Arm · corroded · May 12, 2026 · N992AN · Boeing 737823
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORROSION ON RUDDER BALANCE ARM BETWEEN RUDDER STA 160 AND STA 170. REPLACED ARM PER CMM 55-40-09.
- [SDR HNAA2026052000409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2026052000409.md): Hinge Fitting · worn · Apr 10, 2026 · N655AE · Emb EMB145LR
  > RUDDER I UPPER HINGE ATTACHMENT FITTING TRIANGLE FITTING ATTACHMENT TANGS WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED WORN RUDDER I UPPER HINGE ATTACHMENT FITTING/ TRIANGLE FITTING ASSY IAW SRM 51-40-02 AND AMM 20-10-01. EASI 4484. PAINTED FASTENERS AS REQUIRED IAW CPM 51-21-
- [SDR DALA2026031701844](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026031701844.md): Rudder · damaged · Mar 12, 2026 · N106DU · Airbus BD5001A10
  > RUDDER PERMANENT REPAIR PER ERA 632577-14 REVISION ORIGINAL SECTION IV. ERA 632577 REV ORIGINAL SEC IV COMPLIED WITH PERMANENT REPAIR PER ERA 632617-14. (LP# 8456720)
- [SDR HNAA2026032600242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2026032600242.md): Hinge Fitting · worn · Mar 3, 2026 · N699AE · Emb EMB145LR
  > RUDDER I LOWER CENTER HINGE FITTING UPPER DOUBLE HAT BUSHING HOLE WORN. REWORKED AND ACCEPTED WORN RUDDER I LOWER CENTER HINGE FITTING UPPER DOUBLE HAT BUSHING HOLE IAW EMB 145 SRM 55-00-02 AND EMB 145 SRM 51-20-09.
- [SDR CALA2026021013668](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2026021013668.md): Rudder · inflt separation · Feb 5, 2026 · N24513 · Airbus A321271NX
  > DIMENSIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS 3.5 INCHES X 5 INCH SECTION OF FWD LOWER RUDDER HAS DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT NOTED. INTERM. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED ON L/P'S 7824207 AND 7822947 PER ECRA5355-01007.
- [SDR JJBA20260126072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20260126072.md): Nut Plate · damaged · Jan 26, 2026 · N14174 · Emb EMB145XR
  > ON RUDDER II, THE RIVET HOLE OF A NUT PLATE FOUND ELONGATED. ON RUDDER II, RIVET HOLE OF A NUT PLATE REPAIRED.
- [SDR DALA2026042902701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026042902701.md): Cover · missing · Dec 30, 2025 · N339NB · Airbus A319114
  > RIGHT SIDE RUDDER MID HOIST POINT COVER MISSING. FWD TO NEF 25-73-06. C/W REMARKS. INSTALLED RUDDER HOIST POINT COVERS PER A319 IPC 11-25. OK FOR SVC. (LP: 1377181). AIRCRAFT WS GROUNDED
- [SDR VNAA20260125018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA20260125018.md): Hinge Fitting · worn · Dec 13, 2025 · N601EN · Bombdr CL6002D15
  > FREE PLAY ON BEARING OF RUDDER HINGE FITTING NR 3 AT REAR SPAR OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. RUDDER HINGE FITTING NR 3 AT REAR SPAR OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS REPLACED IAW RIL 2103, REV B.
- [SDR VNAA202512020035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA202512020035.md): Web · corroded · Dec 4, 2025 · N515AE · Cndair CL6002C10
  > RUDDER LOWER WEB HAS AREAS OF CORROSION ON INNER SURFACE. CC670-22135-3 LOWER WEB
- [SDR AALA202512152854](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202512152854.md): Hinge Fitting · excess play · Nov 30, 2025 · N143AN · Airbus A321231
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT ON CLIMB THRU FL 200 AT 325 IT'S INDICATED WE GOT FLIGHT CONTROL FLUTTER. WE BROUGHT SPEED BACK AND IT WENT AWAY. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS FELT IT AS WELL. MAINTENANCE REPLACED ALL 6 HINGE FITTINGS ON THE LEFT-HAND E
- [SDR AALA202512150132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202512150132.md): Hinge Fitting · excess play · Nov 30, 2025 · N143AN · Airbus A321231
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT ON CLIMB THRU FL 200 AT 325 IT'S INDICATED WE GOT FLIGHT CONTROL FLUTTER. WE BROUGHT SPEED BACK AND IT WENT AWAY. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS FELT IT AS WELL. MAINTENANCE REPLACED ALL 6 HINGE FITTINGS ON THE LEFT-HAND EL
- [SDR AALA202512150455](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202512150455.md): Hinge Fitting · excess play · Nov 30, 2025 · N143AN · Airbus A321231
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT ON CLIMB THRU FL 200 AT 325 IT'S INDICATED WE GOT FLIGHT CONTROL FLUTTER. WE BROUGHT SPEED BACK AND IT WENT AWAY. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS FELT IT AS WELL. MAINTENANCE REPLACED ALL 6 HINGE FITTINGS ON THE LEFT-HAND E
- [SDR AALA202512158319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202512158319.md): Hinge Fitting · excess play · Nov 30, 2025 · N143AN · Airbus A321231
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT ON CLIMB THRU FL 200 AT 325 IT'S INDICATED WE GOT FLIGHT CONTROL FLUTTER. WE BROUGHT SPEED BACK AND IT WENT AWAY. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS FELT IT AS WELL. MAINTENANCE REPLACED ALL 6 HINGE FITTINGS ON THE LEFT-HAND EL
- [SDR AALA202512159663](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202512159663.md): Hinge Fitting · excess play · Nov 30, 2025 · N143AN · Airbus A321231
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT ON CLIMB THRU FL 200 AT 325 IT'S INDICATED WE GOT FLIGHT CONTROL FLUTTER. WE BROUGHT SPEED BACK AND IT WENT AWAY. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS FELT IT AS WELL. MAINTENANCE REPLACED ALL 6 HINGE FITTINGS ON THE LEFT-HAND ELE
- [SDR AALA202512102122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202512102122.md): Strip · corroded · Nov 16, 2025 · N118NN · Airbus A321231
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORROSION ON RUDDER LOWER TRAILING EDGE APEX STRIP. REPAIRED APEX STRIP PER SRM 55-41-19-300-04.
- [SDR SWAA2025111735581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025111735581.md): Panel · cracked · Nov 15, 2025 · N7826B · Boeing 73779P
  > WHEN REMOVING SEAL FOUND CRACK ON COVE PANEL. PERMANENT REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED PER SRM 55-40-30-1A-1.
- [SDR JGVR20251024001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JGVR20251024001.md): Hinge · corroded · Oct 24, 2025 · N359QS · Cessna 680CE
  > FOUND UPPER HINGE UPPER HALF AND CENTER HINGE LOWER HALF ON THE RUDDER CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR. REPLACED PARTS WITH NEW TEXTRON P/N 6931050-46 AND 6931050-52.
- [SDR JGVR20251022002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JGVR20251022002.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · Oct 22, 2025 · N359QS · Cessna 680CE
  > REMOVED CORRODE AREAS ON THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE BRACKET AND RUDDER TRIM BRACKET, PERFORMED NDT AND REPORTED FOR REPAIR DISPOSITION. CLEANED, TREATED, AND PRIMED BLENDED AREAS IAW NETJETS REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES REPORT.
- [SDR AALA202510216541](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202510216541.md): Strip · split · Oct 18, 2025 · N974UY · Airbus A321231
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RUDDER TRAILING EDGE APEX STRIP HAS A 3.5" SPLIT STARTING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STRIP. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED APEX STRIP PER SRM 55-41-19-300-004.
- [SDR DALA2025102007642](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025102007642.md): Fitting · damaged · Oct 17, 2025 · N324NB · Airbus A319114
  > RUDDER HINGE LINE BEARING BR4 A/C SIDE, LOWER FITTING HAS A GOUGE ON BOTTOM SIDE. COMPLIED WITH ER/A 629674-14. (1257741).
- [SDR DALA2025102007641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025102007641.md): Fitting · damaged · Oct 17, 2025 · N324NB · Airbus A319114
  > RUDDER HINGE LINE BEARING BR4 A/C SIDE TOP SIDE FITTING HAS DRILL START ON O/B SIDE OF #7 HOLE. COMPLIED WITH ER/A 629674-14. (1257738)
- [SDR DALA2025102007640](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025102007640.md): Plate · cracked · Oct 17, 2025 · N324NB · Airbus A319114
  > SHIP 3124 RUDDER HINGE #3 BOTTOM PLATE HAS A CRACK INDICATION IN HOLE #7. CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMPLIED WITH ER/A 629756-14. (1257519).
- [SDR DALA2025101307463](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025101307463.md): Hinge Fitting · cracked · Oct 8, 2025 · N137DU · Airbus BD5001A10
  > FOUND RUDDER HINGE #1 CRACKED AND RUDDER LOWER CLOSURE RIB CRACKED. REPAIRED PER PRI 629727-14 REV 0 AND ER/A 629727-14 REV ORIGINAL. (LP# 1240208)
- [SDR SWAA2025100917821](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025100917821.md): Balance Weight · corroded · Sep 24, 2025 · N8617E · Boeing 7378H4
  > RUDDER FWD COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHT SHOWS SIGNS OF CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER FWD COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHT IAW CMM 55-40-09.
- [SDR AALA202509227854](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202509227854.md): Strip · corroded · Sep 12, 2025 · N153UW · Airbus A321211
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORROSION ON RUDDER LEFT HAND SIDE TRAILING EDGE LOWER APEX STRIP. REPAIRED APEX STRIP PER SRM 55-41-19-300-011 AND SRM 51-42-11-801.
- [SDR DALA2025091606817](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025091606817.md): Fairing · damaged · Sep 10, 2025 · N948AT · Boeing 717200
  > DAMAGE NOTED RUDDER FAIRING PANEL 370CR. ER/A 629084-14 CREATED TRACKING TEMPORARY REPAIR ACCOMPLISHMENT. (1191759)
- [SDR DALA2025091606816](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025091606816.md): Access Panel · damaged · Sep 10, 2025 · N948AT · Boeing 717200
  > ENGINEERING CREATES LOGPAGE TRACKING DAMAGE TO RUDDER ACCESS PANEL PER ER/A 628805-14. ER/A 628805-14 LOGPAGE CREATED TRACKING TEMPORARY REPAIR TO RUDDER ACCESS PANEL. (1191716)
- [SDR ABXA20250820180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA20250820180.md): Structure · damaged · Aug 20, 2025 · N226CY · Boeing 767383
  > DURING C CHECK IN TPA, RUDDER DAMAGED DURING A/C WEIGH TASK (AMES NR 0426). AIRCRAFT IS CURRENTLY IN WORK. AN AMENDED SDR REPORT WILL BE FILED WHEN COMPLETE. AMENDED: REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER IAW B767 300 AMM, 27-21-01-024-001 AND B767-300 AMM 27-21-01-
- [SDR SWAA2025081299366](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025081299366.md): Panel · delaminated · Aug 7, 2025 · N946WN · Boeing 7377H4
  > RIGHT SIDE RUDDER SEAL IS DELAMINATED AT RS 288. INSTALLED NEW PANEL REF AMM 55-33-31.
- [SDR SWAA2025081299365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025081299365.md): Panel · delaminated · Aug 7, 2025 · N946WN · Boeing 7377H4
  > RIGHT SIDE RUDDER SEAL IS DELAMINATED AT STATION STA 269. INSTALLED NEW PANEL IAW AMM 55-33-31.
- [SDR SWAA2025081299367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025081299367.md): Panel · delaminated · Aug 7, 2025 · N946WN · Boeing 7377H4
  > RIGHT SIDE RUDDER SEAL IS DELAMINATED AT STATION STA 194. INSTALLED NEW PANEL IAW AMM 55-33-31.
- [SDR SWAA2025081200440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025081200440.md): Panel · delaminated · Aug 7, 2025 · N946WN · Boeing 7377H4
  > RIGHT SIDE RUDDER SEAL IS DELAMINATED AT STATION STA 269. INSTALLED NEW PANEL REF AMM 55-33-31.
- [SDR SWAA2025081200441](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025081200441.md): Panel · delaminated · Aug 7, 2025 · N946WN · Boeing 7377H4
  > RIGHT SIDE RUDDER SEAL IS DELAMINATED AT STATION STA 288. INSTALLED NEW PANEL IAW AMM 55-33-31.
- [SDR SWAA2025081200442](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025081200442.md): Panel · delaminated · Aug 7, 2025 · N946WN · Boeing 7377H4
  > RIGHT SIDE RUDDER SEAL IS DELAMINATED AT STATION STA 194. INSTALLED NEW PANEL REF AMM 55-33-31.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE jasc_code = '5540'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5540/reports

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