# SDR 9509539986

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 15, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N986US
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47480
- System (JASC): [5350 · Aerodynamic Fairings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5350)
- Part: Latch Pin
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Tailcone
- 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/9509539986

## Discrepancy

DURING PERIODIC CHECK, FOUND THAT THE TAILCONE DID NOT DROP DUE TO THE LOWER LEFT LATCH.  REPLACED THE LATCH PIN AND RERIGGED THE TAILCONE.

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