# SDR DLM88971607

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 14, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N975DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53243
- System (JASC): [5755 · Spoilers](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5755)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: 59545913
- Condition: Corrosion
- Location: Rt Spoiler
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM88971607

## Discrepancy

THE RIGHT HAND SIDE I/B SPOILER HINGE FITTING WAS FOUND TO HAVE CORROSION LOCATED IN THE BORE THAT ACCEPTS ASBY10-18 BEARING.  THE HOLE WILL BE OVERSIZED AND A BUSHING INSTALLED TO RETURN THE HOLE TO B/P DIAMETER.  THEN THE BEARING WILL BE REINSTALLED.  THE HOLE WAS OVERSIZED TO A FINAL DIA OF 1.250.  REPAIRED PER ERA 330604-14.

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