# SDR USAA970306

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 23, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N803US
- 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: 48035
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: SR095500037
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vert Stab
- 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/USAA970306

## Discrepancy

PIT - DURING C-2 CHECK, FOUND 1.5 INCH CRACK EXTENDED INTO RADIUS AT TAIL COMPARTMENT, AFT LEFT SIDE OF CANTED FRAME 1388, VERTICAL STAB FRONT SPAR.  REPLACED SRO 955003, -5, -7, -9, -3 7075-T6 ANGLES AND DOUBLERS PER SRM 55-02 FIG 26 PAGE 99-101.  (M)

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