MLenoch wrote in message
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Therefore, seeing a split elevator on DC-9/MD-80 aircraft, while on
the ground,
is normal, though visually disconcerting.

VL

I worked my way through college refueling airliners and this is correct.
The DC9/MD-80 series often show "split" tail feathers while on the
ground.

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