# SDR DLM88070451

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 29, 2007
- Submitted: May 8, 2007
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N943DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49816
- Aircraft time: 47,600 hours, 36,852 cycles
- System (JASC): [5534 · Vertical Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5534)
- Part: Bushing
- Condition: Corroded
- 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/DLM88070451

## Discrepancy

CORROSION ON BUSHINGS OF VERTICAL STAB PIVOT POINT OUTBOARD AND INBOARD SIDE.  NEW BUSHINGS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED PER SRM 55-02D PARA 24A (A), (B) AND (C).

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