# SDR AALA20131011006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 11, 2013
- Submitted: October 17, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N439AA
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-83
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-83](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49457
- Aircraft time: 80,716 hours, 38,012 cycles
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Rudder
- 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/AALA20131011006

## Discrepancy

SMALL PUNCTURE ON UPPER RT LE SIDE OF RUDDER.  ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR IAW SRM 51-70-01A, WET LAYUP.

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