# SDR 9507859905

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 10, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N955N
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47160
- Engine: Pwa JT8D7
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Tailpipe
- Condition: Fire
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: A
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9507859905

## Discrepancy

A TAILPIPE FIRE OCCURRED DURING NR 2 ENGINE START SEQUENCE.  THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN.  THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY GROUND PERSONNEL.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE ENGINE, NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED.  THE ENGINE WAS RUN-UP. SYSTEMS CHECKED OK.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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