# SDR CALA9701578

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 3, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N14524](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14524), registered now
- 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: 47539
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Cover
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt 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/CALA9701578

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND A 1 INCH CRACK IN RT ELEVATOR FLIGHT TAB MECHANISM CONTROL COVER AT STA XHS 95.  THE CRACKED AREA WAS REMOVED, DOUBLER AND FILLER WERE FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 55-03, 51-10-3, 51-30-2, AND 51-30-8.

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