# SDR CAL960278

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 27, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N12532
- 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: 45791
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder
- Part time: 67,873 hours
- 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/CAL960278

## Discrepancy

HOU - INSPECTION FOUND A 2 INCH CRACK BETWEEN FOUR RIVETS AT RIVET LINE FOR UPPER CAP AND A .5 INCH CRACK BETWEEN TWO RIVETS AT RIVET LINE FOR UPPER CAP IN RIGHT UPPER RUDDER SKIN.  THE CRACKS WERE REPAIRED BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING A DOUBLER IAW SRM 55-01, FIGURE 2, SHEET 2.  (M)

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