# SDR UPS204780

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 9, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N936UP
- Make and model: Boeing 727108C
- Aircraft serial: 19503
- System (JASC): [5554 · Rudder/Tab, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5554)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 652229815
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder
- 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/UPS204780

## Discrepancy

WHILE ON GROUND, MAINTENANCE FOUND LOWER RUDDER CENTER RUDDER HINGE SUPPORT FITTING IS CRACKED AT RUD STA 178 LT SIDE 3RD FASTENER FROM TOP.  REMOVED RUDDER, INSTALLED SERVICEABLE RUDDER IAW MM 27-20-01.

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