# SDR GTIA030345

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 7, 2003
- Submitted: June 12, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N800NK
- 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: 49144
- System (JASC): [5544 · Rudder Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5544)
- Part: Hinge Bracket
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Rudder
- 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/GTIA030345

## Discrepancy

FTW - VERTICAL STAB RUDDER HINGE CENTER 'V' BRACKET ASSEMBLY HAS CORROSION STATION ZR 97.207.  REMOVED VERTICAL STAB RUDDER HINGE CENTER 'V' BRACKET.  INSTALLED BRACKET ASSEMBLY.  (M)

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