# SDR DALA2016062704941

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 25, 2016
- Submitted: June 27, 2016
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N998DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53370
- Aircraft time: 64,043 hours, 46,120 cycles
- System (JASC): [5534 · Vertical Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5534)
- Part: Attach Fitting
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vertical Stab
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2016062704941

## Discrepancy

CRACK ON LT DORSAL FIN ATTACH FITTING.  FITTING WAS INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-30-5 BOLTS WERE TIGHTEN IAW AMM 20 30 01.

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