# SDR SIMAW00212302

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 1, 2002
- Submitted: June 18, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N135MQ
- Make and model: Aerosp ATR 42-300
- Registry model: [Aerosp ATR 42-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-aeritalia-atr-42-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 135
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: S55476000018
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder
- 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/SIMAW00212302

## Discrepancy

SAW - RUDDER HAS AN APPROX 4 INCH CRACK ON LEFT SIDE AND APPROX 1.5 INCH CRACK ON RIGHT SIDE WHERE BALANCE ARM FOR RUDDER TAB PASSES THROUGH IT.  RUDDER REPAIRED IAW EO E1-55MR-012.  (M)

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