# SDR TWAA0103406

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 21, 2001
- Submitted: February 22, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N957U
- 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: 49702
- Aircraft time: 39,400 hours, 20,062 cycles
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Damaged
- 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/TWAA0103406

## Discrepancy

DURING CHECK-C MAINT FOUND RUDDER WITH DAMAGE SPOT ON RT SIDE, FWD OF RUDDER TAB UPPER HINGE AREA, GROUND THRU FLAME SPRAY.  REPAIRED DAMAGE PER SRM 51-70-1A, FIG 58.  RUDDER PAINTED AND BALANCED.

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