# SDR CALA9701726

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 8, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N525MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N525MD), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-30
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-30](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-30) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46550
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Rt 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/CALA9701726

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND RT LOWER AFT RUDDER SKIN CORRODED ON BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM AREA.  THE SKIN AND DOUBLER WERE REMOVED.  NEW SKIN AND DOUBLER WERE FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 55-42-0, 51-71-01, 51-21-01, AND 51-31-01.

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