# SDR ABXA030149

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 2, 2003
- Submitted: May 23, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N981AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47273
- Aircraft time: 71,185 hours, 84,288 cycles
- System (JASC): [5523 · Elevator, Tab Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5523)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 39180755
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Elevator Tab
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030149

## Discrepancy

DURING A LINE MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND THE RIGHT ELEVATOR GEARED TAB INBOARD HINGE BEARING BRACKET CRACKED.  REPLACED RIGHT GEARED TAB IAW DC-9 MM 27-30-04-2-0001.

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