# SDR GTIA040186

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 19, 2004
- Submitted: April 8, 2004
- 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): [5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5532)
- Part: Panel
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Dorsal Fin
- 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/GTIA040186

## Discrepancy

FTW - FOUND DORSAL FIN PANEL FORWARD 9 EACH FASTENER HOLES CRACKED, CHAFED, AND BROKEN OUT.  FABRICATED DOUBLER.  BLENDED OUT CRACKED AREAS.  INSTALLED DOUBLER.  (M)

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