# SDR TWAA0015207

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 22, 2000
- Submitted: October 3, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N954U
- 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: 49426
- Aircraft time: 39,476 hours, 20,182 cycles
- System (JASC): [5740 · Wing, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5740)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Wing Spoiler
- 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/TWAA0015207

## Discrepancy

DURING CHECK-C MAINT, LT WING GROUND SPOILER AFT ACTUATOR ATTACH FITTING HAD A 1.5 INCH LONG CRACK ON I/B SIDE OF FITTING.  CRACK CONTAINED STOP DRILLED CRACK PER MD80 80-57-180.  INSTALLED DOUBLER FILLER AND STIFFENER PER 80-57-180.

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