# SDR DLM88081807

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 10, 2008
- Submitted: January 21, 2009
- 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: 47,879 hours, 36,167 cycles
- System (JASC): [5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5532)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Vertical Stab
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM88081807

## Discrepancy

DAMAGED METALIZED COAT ON RUDDER.  SURFACE SANDED IAW SRM 51-70-1AD PARA 23 A. (1). PLY OF GLASS FABRIC AND LAMINATE ASTROSTRIKE WERE INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-70-1AD PARA 23 A. (2)(3).  RUDDER PAINTED IAW SRM 51-10-3B.

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