# SDR DALA2016071405395

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 12, 2016
- Submitted: July 19, 2016
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N921DN
- Make and model: Doug MD-90-30
- Registry model: [Doug MD-90-30](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-90-30) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53583
- Aircraft time: 43,323 hours, 29,253 cycles
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Support
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Vertical Stab
- 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/DALA2016071405395

## Discrepancy

VERTICAL STABILIZER REAR SPAR, UPPER RUDDER HINGE BEARING SUPPORT HAS RADIAL PLAY AT BOTH ATTACH BOLTS.  REMOVED AND REPLACED HINGE BEARING SUPPORT IAW DWG 5930608, REV AJ.

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