# SDR USAA990318

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 1, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N976VJ
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48147
- System (JASC): [5400 · Nacelle/Pylon Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5400)
- Part: Angle
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Pylon
- Part time: 41,828 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/USAA990318

## Discrepancy

PIT - DURING C-6 CHECK, FOUND .5 INCH CRACK IN UPPER LEFT PYLON ATTACH ANGLE AT STATION 1019.  STOP DRILLED CRACK.  INSTALLED TYPICAL REPAIR 54-10-06A.  (M)

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