# SDR DALA2016052604153

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 17, 2016
- Submitted: May 27, 2016
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N907DE
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53416
- Aircraft time: 61,871 hours, 44,938 cycles
- System (JASC): [5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5522)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Lt Elevator
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2016052604153

## Discrepancy

LEFT ELEVATOR TIP LIGHTNING EXIT DAMAGE.  REPLACED LT ELEVATOR.

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