# SDR USAA000305

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 16, 2000
- Submitted: April 5, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N814US
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-81(MD-81)
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-81(MD-81)](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-81-md-81) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48094
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Angle
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vertical Stab
- 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/USAA000305

## Discrepancy

PIT - FOUND 3 INCH CRACK AT STATION 1437 LT VERT FIN ANGLE.  INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 53-05 FIG 23B AND 54099 ALSO EA 49714.  (M)

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