# SDR 96UAL900308

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 2, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N7259U
- Make and model: Boeing 727222
- Aircraft serial: 21406
- Engine: Pwa JT8D15
- System (JASC): [5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5522)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt Elevator
- 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/96UAL900308

## Discrepancy

POSSIBLE CRACK IN LOWER SKIN SURFACE OF RIGHT ELEVATOR.  *S/D*  A 1.5 INCH CRACK CONFIRMED.   REPAIRS ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UA 727 MM 55-24-01.

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