# SDR USAA970044

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 31, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N912VJ
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47020
- System (JASC): [5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5532)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 59121883
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vert Stab
- Part time: 69,746 hours
- 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/USAA970044

## Discrepancy

PIT - DURING B-CHECK, FOUND 1.5 INCH CRACK IN VETICAL SKIN PANEL AT LEFT SIDE, VERTICAL STABILIZER SKIN, BENEATH DRAG ANGLE.  REPAIRED DOUBLER .032 TITANIUM PER EA 46218.  (M)

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