# SDR ABXA9700301

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 11, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N983AX
- 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: 47257
- System (JASC): [5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5532)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vertical Stab
- 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/ABXA9700301

## Discrepancy

DURING C INSPECTION, FOUND THE VERTICAL STABILIZER SKIN GOUGED, CRACKED AND PUNCTURED ON RIGHT SIDE NEAR THE JACK SCREW.  REPLACED SKIN PANEL IAW DC-9 SRM CHAPTERS 51-30-2, 51-30-5 AND 51-10-8.

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