# SDR TWAA9806505

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 23, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N955U
- 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: 49427
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Angle
- 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/TWAA9806505

## Discrepancy

MCI - DURING OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE, FOUND LOWER ATTACH ANGLE FOR WRAP AROUND FAIRING AT VERTICAL STABILIZER CRACKED THROUGH FASTENER HOLE, 7 IN FORWARD OF PRODUCTION BREAK, RT SIDE FS 1421.  REMOVED CRACKED ANGLE, INSTALLED NEW ANGLE PER SRM 51-10-0, AND TWA STD PRACTICES.  CHECK-C 2-9-98 STL.  ACFT TT:  33,526 HOURS.  ACFT TC:  16,902.  (X)

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