# SDR UPS02839936

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 26, 2002
- Submitted: December 2, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N852UP
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46052
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Corroded
- 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/UPS02839936

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION TYPE: ASV,  BULGE LT SIDE RUDDER. RUDDER HAS SKIN BULGE AT APPROX 4 FEET BELOW TIP AND 8 INCHES FROM TRAILING EDGE (BETWEEN LOWER STATIC WICKS) ON LT SIDE OF RUDDER.  REMOVED RUDDER IAW MM 27-21-01 P401-P406 INSPCTED VERTICAL STRUCTURE  FOR RUDDER SUPPORT. NO DAMAGE OK TO INSTALL RUDDER INSTALLED RUDDER PER MM 27-21-01 TO STEP 14L.

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