# SDR 99FDEA00497

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 26, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N582FE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N582FE), registered now
- Make and model: Doug MD-11F
- Registry model: [Doug MD-11F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-11f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48420
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: AJC7515501
- Condition: Cracked
- 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/99FDEA00497

## Discrepancy

WHILE ACCOMPLISHING EO 1-5510-7-3304 PART 2 AT RT AFT MOST BOTTOM HOLE, WHILE REAMING TO CLEAR-OFF CRACK FOUND A SLEEVE BUSHING ON THE HOLE SKIN SIDE.  (SLEEVE BUSHING HAD COME OUT DURING REAMING PROCESS).  RT AFT MOST BOTTOM HOLE REPAIR CARRIED OUT AS PER FED EX ENG AUTH NR 1-5530-48153.

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