# SDR AU000438

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 3, 2000
- Submitted: July 4, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Dhav DHC8102
- Engine: Pwa PW120A
- Propeller: Hamstd 14SF7
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 85540012101
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000438

## Discrepancy

(AUS) FORE RUDDER SKIN CRACKED IN TOP LH CORNER. INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE LAST (REARMOST) RIVET ON THE STIFFENER PNO 85540025-101 WAS INCORRECTLY FITTED.

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