# SDR GTIA020432

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 5, 2002
- Submitted: June 20, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N820NK
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49126
- System (JASC): [5523 · Elevator, Tab Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5523)
- Part: Trim Tab
- Condition: Corroded
- 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/GTIA020432

## Discrepancy

FTW - FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB BOTTOM SIDE HAS TWO OUTBOARD WEEP HOLES CORRODED.  REMOVED LEFT ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB.  INSTALLED CONTROL TAB ON LEFT ELEVATOR.  (M)

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