# SDR AALA20020478

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 10, 2002
- Submitted: July 22, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N592AA
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-83
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-83](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53255
- System (JASC): [5510 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5510)
- Part: Hinge
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Horiz Stab
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20020478

## Discrepancy

TUL - FOUND CORROSION IN LEFT STAB HINGE BORE OUTBOARD SIDE BETWEEN LUG AND BUSHING.  REMOVED CORROSION PER ESO 80559 DATED 4-11-02 AND INSTALLED OVERSIZE BUSHING.  (M)

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