# SDR 2000ZZZX378

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 30, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N5AY
- Make and model: Cessna 421
- Registry model: [Cessna 421](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-421) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 421033
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Rudder Opening
- Condition: Contaminated
- Location: Vertical Stab
- 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/2000ZZZX378

## Discrepancy

A LARGE AND VERY WELL HIDDEN BIRD'S NEST WAS FOUND IN RUDDER OPENING.  FORWARD MIDWAY WHERE RUDDER TRIM COMES IN.  EVERYTHING HAD SCREENS, BUT THE BIRDS FOUND A PLACE.

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