# SDR 9603809956

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 11, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N923RW
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47183
- System (JASC): [5350 · Aerodynamic Fairings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5350)
- Part: Bearing Plates
- 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/9603809956

## Discrepancy

DURING LINE CHECK, FOUND THAT THE TAILCONE FAILED TO DROP USING THE EXTERIOR HANDLE.  ALSO, FOUND FOUR LOOSE/WORN GUIDE PINS, TWO WORN BEARING PLATES, AND INADEQUATE CONDUIT TO CLAMP BLOCK CLEARANCE.  TIGHTENED/REPLACED THE GUIDE PINS, REPLACED THE BEARING PLATES, TRIMMED THE CONDUIT, AND RERIGGED THE TAILCONE PER MM 53-50-3, PG. 201, SUPP. 1.

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