# SDR MWEA96585

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 11, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N80ME
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-14
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-14](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-14) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45795
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Rib
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vert Stab
- 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/MWEA96585

## Discrepancy

DURING D-CHECK, FOUND VERTICAL STAB LEADING EDGE STA ZV147 UPPER RIB CRACKED AT AFT END.  FABRICATED AND INSTALLED ANGLE REPAIR IAW SRM 55-01 FIG 2, SHEET 3.

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