# SDR UPS97822260

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 14, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N748UP
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45948
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Corroded
- 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/UPS97822260

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION TYPE-D, RT UPPER RUDDER T/E SKIN PANEL CORROSION BLEND OUT BEYOND LIMITS AT ZU307.  REPAIRED RUDDER SKIN IAW SRM 55-2-0, 51-1-9, 51-1-8B.  CALCULATED RUDDER BALANCE PER SRM 51-4-6 AND 51-4-8.

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