# SDR CALA9700520

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 9, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N68041
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-10
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46900
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Angle
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vert Stab
- 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/CALA9700520

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND AN 8 INCH CRACK IN COWL TO VERTICAL STABILIZER Z-ANGLE AT ACCESS 364QR.  THE CRACKED AREA WAS REMOVED, A REPLACEMENT PART WAS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 55-31-01 AND 51-31-01.

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