# SDR 9605829976

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 9, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N9340
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47389
- System (JASC): [5350 · Aerodynamic Fairings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5350)
- Part: Handle
- 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/9605829976

## Discrepancy

DURING FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF TAILCONE RELEASE SYSTEM, EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO DROP THE TAILCONE USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE.  REPLACED THE INTERIOR HANDLE AND SUPPORT PLATE.  SYSTEM CHECKED NORMAL.

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