# SDR CALA9701205

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 26, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N541NY
- 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: 45793
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- 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/CALA9701205

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND THREE .5 INCH CRACKS IN RUDDER ON LT SIDE AT TOP.  A DOUBLER WAS INSTALLED IAW SRM 55-01, FIGURE 2.

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