# SDR TWAA0002909

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 17, 2000
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N953U
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49267
- System (JASC): [5543 · Rudder, Tab Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5543)
- Part: Tie Clip
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vertical 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/TWAA0002909

## Discrepancy

DURING CHECK-C MAINT, FOUND 8 DORSAL FIN FORMER TIE CLIPS CRACKED, 3 ON THE LT SIDE AND 5 ON THE RT SIDE.  REPAIRED PER SSRM 55-30-102, PAGE 201, AND SRM 55-02 FIG 19.

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