# SDR MASA98116

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 27, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N444YV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N444YV), registered now
- Make and model: Dhav DHC8202
- Aircraft serial: 444
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Cover Plate
- Part number: 85540021
- Condition: Damaged
- 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/MASA98116

## Discrepancy

DUE TO OTHER AIRCRAFT BEING NOTED WITH FORE RUDDER LOWER RIB END CAP AND/OR COVER PLATE DAMAGE.  A/C'S RUDDER WAS INSPECTED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.  THE FORWARD RUDDER LOWER RIB END CAP ACCESS PANEL COVER PLATE P/N 85540021 WAS NOTED TO HAVE SEVERAL RIVETS THAT WERE PULLED THROUGH THE ACCESS PANEL COVER PLATE.  THE FORE AND AFT RUDDERS WERE REMOVED.  A NEW ACCESS PANEL COVER PLATE WAS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED.  THE RUDDERS WERE REINSTALLED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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