# SDR 9626279618

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 9, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N618NW
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47433
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Bs 1089
- 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/9626279618

## Discrepancy

DURING ACCEPTANCE CHECK, FOUND VERTICAL STABILIZER LOWER LEADING EDGE FORWARD LEFT ANCHOR WITH AN 8 INCH CRACK AT FS 1089, LONGERON 2L.  REPLACED FITTING PER EA 99-097758.

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