# SDR AALA20020815

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 20, 2002
- Submitted: September 3, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N7537A
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49991
- System (JASC): [5553 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5553)
- Part: Attach Angle
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Empennage
- 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/AALA20020815

## Discrepancy

TUL - FOUND CRACK BETWEEN RIVETS ON VERTICAL STABILIZER TO FUSELAGE RIGHT ATTACH ANGLE 8 INCHE FORWARD OF VERTICAL REAR SPAR ATTACH POINT.  CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA.  INSTALLED DOUBLER ANGLE PER AARD 53-10-00-2.  (M)

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