# SDR CALA0100753

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 9, 2001
- Submitted: August 13, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N72821
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49481
- Aircraft time: 48,039 hours, 22,916 cycles
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fuselage
- 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/CALA0100753

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND A 2 INCH CRACK IN TAIL COMPARTMENT SUPPORT FITTING BETWEEN CANTED FRAMES 1463 AND 1485 AT LOWER AFT SIDE.  THE SUPPORT FITTING WAS REMOVED AND A NEW FITTING WAS INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-10-4.

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