# SDR GTIA020851

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 10, 2002
- Submitted: September 25, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N801NK
- 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: 48048
- System (JASC): [5543 · Rudder, Tab Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5543)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Punctured
- Location: Rudder Tab
- 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/GTIA020851

## Discrepancy

FTW - FOUND RUDDER TAB HAS PUNCTURE MARK (HOLE) APPROX .25 INCH DIAMETER 3 INCHES ABOVE FIXED TAB.  RUDDER TRIM TAB FIXED TAB DEBONDED.  THIS TAB REPLACED.  (M)

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