# SDR ABXA9700869

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 21, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N906AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47072
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Rudder
- Part number: SB5523AX501AX
- Condition: Corroded Skin
- Location: Empenage
- 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/ABXA9700869

## Discrepancy

DURING C-CHECK, THE RUDDER SKIN WAS FOUND BULGED IN TWO AREAS AT THE TRAILING EDGE.  THE RUDDER WAS REPLACED IAW DC9 MM.

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