# SDR 96FDEA01666

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 9, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N258FE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N258FE), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 727233
- Aircraft serial: 20940
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Bullnose
- Part number: 657278810
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Rudder
- 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/96FDEA01666

## Discrepancy

NR 0137 038, LOWER RUDDER BULLNOSE WORN AT CONTACT POINT OF RUDDER TO VERTICAL FIN FAIRING, BEYOND LIMITS.  RUDDER REMOVAL AND INSTALL REQUIRED).  *S/D*  REMOVED LOWER RUDDER, INSTALLED DOUBLERS OVER WORN AREAS IAW FEDEX SRM 55-40-3 FIG 1, REINSTALLED RUDDER IAW FEDEX M/M 27-20-1.

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