# SDR 9513659855

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 2, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N764NC
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-51
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-51) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47717
- System (JASC): [5350 · Aerodynamic Fairings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5350)
- Part: Latches
- Condition: Req Adjust
- 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/9513659855

## Discrepancy

DURING LINE CHECK, FOUND THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE INTERIOR HANDLE FROM THE CLIPS; INADEQUATE FORCE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REQUIRED TO DROP THE TAILCONE.  ADJUSTED THE CLIPS AND LATCHES.  CHECKED OK.

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