# SDR 2000ZZZX355

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 29, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N982VJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N982VJ), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48158
- System (JASC): [5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5311)
- Part: Frame
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fuselage
- Part time: 43,564 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/2000ZZZX355

## Discrepancy

PIT - DURING A CHECK, FOUND 3 INCH CRACK IN TAIL CONE ATTACH FRAME RT SIDE AT RUDDER ACTUATOR ATTACH POINT.  CUT OUT DAMAGE.  SPLICED IN SECTION PER DOUGLAS DRAWING 9911843.  (X)

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