# SDR CAL960497

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 12, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N17543
- 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: 45789
- System (JASC): [5543 · Rudder, Tab Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5543)
- Part: Tab
- Condition: Delaminated
- Location: Rudder
- Part time: 66,930 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/CAL960497

## Discrepancy

GSO - INSPECTION FOUND A 2 SQUARE INCH AREA OF RUDDER TAB LEADING EDGE DELAMINATED.  THE AREA WAS REPAIRED USING BONDED DOUBLER AND FILLER.  A WEIGHT AND BALANCE CHECK OF TAB WAS PERFORMED AFTER REPAIR.  (X)

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