# SDR CALA9601172

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 30, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N10834
- 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: 49494
- System (JASC): [5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5522)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Torn
- Location: Lt Elevator
- 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/CALA9601172

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND A 2 INCH TEAR IN SKIN AT LT ELEVATOR LEADING EDGE INBOARD NR 1 HINGE.  THE TORN SECTION OF SKIN WAS REMOVED AND A REPAIR WAS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-30 AND 55-20-0, ITEM 1.

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