# SDR DLM88030062

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 9, 2003
- Submitted: January 15, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N974DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53242
- Aircraft time: 32,765 hours, 25,818 cycles
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Spar Cap
- Part number: 5911384506
- Condition: Damaged
- 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/DLM88030062

## Discrepancy

DURING HMV-2, REPLACEMENT OF THE RT INNER & OUTER HINGE PLATES, TOOLING DAMAGE WAS INCURRED AT A SINGLE FASTENER LOCATION ON ANGLE PN 3912080504 AND REAR SPAR CAP PN 5911384506.THE HOLE WAS OVERSIZED AND BUSHED ON EACH PART.

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