# SDR USAA051340

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 7, 2005
- Submitted: November 7, 2005
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N525AU
- Make and model: Boeing 737-3B7
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-3B7](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-3b7) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 23860
- Aircraft time: 51,400 hours, 51,400 cycles
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 65C2584151
- Condition: Delaminated
- 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/USAA051340

## Discrepancy

LEFT RUDDER SKIN 99 INCHES FROM THE BASE AND 19 INCHES IN FROM THE TRAILING EDGE DELAMINATED.  REMOVED DAMAGE, LAID UP AND INSTALLED REPAIR IAW SRM 55-40-01.  DEFECT SIZE: 6 INCHES.

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