# SDR GTIA9901080

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 13, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N131NK
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-41
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-41](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-41) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47605
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Torn
- Location: Rudder
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA9901080

## Discrepancy

MHV - RT LOWER RUDDER LOWER DAMPER ACCESS EDGE METAL TORN, CRACKED, PIECE BROKEN OUT.  RUDDER REMOVED TO FACILITATE REPAIRS IAW ENG DWG 55-99375-1.  RUDDER AND TAB REBALANCE AS REQUIRED PER DC9 SRM 55-40-1 AND REINSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT IAW DC9 MM 27-20-2.  ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR IAW ENG DWG.  (M)

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