# SDR CALA0200006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 9, 2002
- Submitted: January 11, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N72825
- 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: 49485
- Aircraft time: 45,840 hours, 21,844 cycles
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Hinge
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Vertical Stab
- 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/CALA0200006

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND RIGHT I/B AND O/B VERTICAL STABILIZER HINGE PLATES CORRODED ON MATING SURFACES.  NEW HINGE PLATES WERE INSTALLED IAW EA 5530-01238.

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