# SDR 9602329851

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 26, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N47708](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47708), registered now
- 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: 47708
- System (JASC): [5350 · Aerodynamic Fairings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5350)
- Part: Release Mech
- Condition: Worn
- 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/9602329851

## Discrepancy

DURING LINE MAINTENANCE, FOUND THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO PULL THE INTERIOR TAILCONE HANDLE AND THAT THE TAILCONE DID NOT DROP.  ALSO, FOUND WORN BEARING PLATES AND GUIDE PINS.  REPLACED THE PLATES, PINS, AND UPPER RIGHT LATCH.  RERIGGED THE SYSTEM PER EO 5350-01049.  CHECKED OK.

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