# SDR USAA020150

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 10, 2002
- Submitted: September 16, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N527AU
- Make and model: Boeing 737-3B7
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-3B7](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-3b7) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 23862
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Rudder
- Part time: 44,868 hours
- 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/USAA020150

## Discrepancy

PIT - FOUND LEADING EDGE RUDDER WORN, 1 INCH BY .25 INCH, 3 LAYERS DEEP, LE L00 SIDE, 95 INCHES FROM TOP RUDDER AND 29 INCHES FROM TRAILING EDGE.  REPAIR PER EA 73763.  (M)

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