# SDR CALA9700732

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 13, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N16802
- 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: 49222
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Spar
- 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/CALA9700732

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND A .75 INCH CRACK IN FRONT SPAR OF VERTICAL STABILIZER ON LT SIDE AT STA 1388.  A DOUBLER WAS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 55-02, FIGURE 26.

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