# SDR DHL2002726515

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 20, 2002
- Submitted: May 4, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N726DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N726DH), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 727228
- Aircraft serial: 20409
- System (JASC): [5523 · Elevator, Tab Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5523)
- Part: Tab
- Condition: Punctured
- Location: Elevator
- 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/DHL2002726515

## Discrepancy

DURING C-CHECK, LT AND ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB SHOW PUNCTURED HOLE TOP SIDE STA 73.0 APPROX.  CUT OUT PUNCTURED AREA ON LT ELEVATOR TAB, IAW B-727 SRM 55-20-1 FIG 1 AND 51-40-10 FIG 2.  INSTALLED REPAIR IAW B-727 SRM 51-40-10 FIG 2.  OPS CHECK GOOD IAW B-727 MM 27-30-0.

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