# SDR 9503329963

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 1, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N913RW
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47171
- System (JASC): [2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2820)
- Part: Coupling
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Fuel Vent Tube
- Stage of operation: UK
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9503329963

## Discrepancy

FUEL BEGAN VENTING FROM RIGHT WING EN ROUTE MSP-BIL.  FLIGHT RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  FOUND FUEL VENT TUBE COUPLING LOOSE ON OUTBOARD SECTION OF LEFT WING TANK.  LEAK AND OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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