# SDR TWAA9815306

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 17, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N986Z
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47589
- System (JASC): [5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5532)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Vert 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/TWAA9815306

## Discrepancy

DURING CHECK-C MAINT, FOUND ON VERT STAB LT SIDE, A GROOVE BLENDED BEYOND LIMITS PER SRM 53-01, PG 6 FIG 1, IN SKIN BELOW LT HORIZ STAB.  ACCOMP EDDY CURRENT OF AREA PER 51-00-03 AND NO CRACKS FOUND.  REPAIRED PER ARA 15375.

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