# SDR ABXA9700069

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N947AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47004
- System (JASC): [5540 · Rudder Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5540)
- Part: Rudder
- Part number: 5910256507
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Empennage
- 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/ABXA9700069

## Discrepancy

X-RAY OF RUDDER INDICATED TWO INTERNAL CRACKS.  REPLACED RUDDER.

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