# SDR GTIA031006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 15, 2003
- Submitted: January 6, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N818NK
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-81(MD-81)
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-81(MD-81)](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-81-md-81) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48018
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Horn
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Rt Elevator
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA031006

## Discrepancy

FTW - FOUND RIGHT ELEVATOR BALANCE HORN CORRODED AROUND ATTACHED STRUCTURE INSIDE.  REMOVED RIGHT ELEVATOR BALANCE HORN.  INSTALLED NEW BALANCE HORN.  (M)

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