# SDR AU981239

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 3, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Fokker F.28 MK4000
- Registry model: [Fokker F.28 MK4000](https://openairdocs.org/model/fokker-f-28-mk4000) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Rroyce SPEY55515
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Delaminated
- Location: Rudder
- 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/AU981239

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RUDDER TRAILING EDGE DELAMINATED. THE DELAMINATION STARTED APPROXIMATELY 145 MM (5.7 INCHES) UP FROM THE BOTTOM AND EXTENDED UP FOR A FURTHER 710 MM (27.9 INCHES). THE WIDTH OF THE DELAMINATION WAS APPROXIMATELY 135 MM (5.3 INCHES).

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