# SDR ABXA9701437

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 25, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N963AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-41
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-41](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-41) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47780
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Rib
- Part number: 991188610
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vert 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/ABXA9701437

## Discrepancy

DURING D-CHECK, FOUND THE VERT STAB LEADING EDGE LOWER SECTION NR 3 RIB CRACKED AT THE RT AFT END.  *S/D*  REPAIRED RIB IAW ABX DC9 SSRM DWG K05159.

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