# SDR MAS2001F00001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 9, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N446YV
- Make and model: Dhav DHC8202
- Aircraft serial: 446
- Engine: Pwa PW123
- System (JASC): [5500 · Empennage Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5500)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: 75540027
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Aft Rud Ctr Hng
- Component: Aft Rudder
- Component part number: 85540002001
- 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/MAS2001F00001

## Discrepancy

DURING AN AIRCRAFT INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE AFT RUDDER CENTER HINGE FITTING WORN.  THE FITTING WAS REPLACED.

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