# SDR CALA9700097

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 3, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N17531
- 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: 45847
- System (JASC): [5541 · Rudder, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5541)
- Part: Ribs
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder
- 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/CALA9700097

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND TWO RUDDER RIBS CRACKED.  THE CRACKS WERE .25 INCH LONG.  THE RIBS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW EA 5540-01019 AND SRM 55-40-0 AND 55-40-1.

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