# SDR 96UAL900048

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 19, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N1837U
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-10
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47969
- Engine: Ge CF66D
- System (JASC): [2760 · Drag Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2760)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: APH7201
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Speedbrake Drum
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96UAL900048

## Discrepancy

SPOILERS FAILED TO RETRACT AFTER LANDING.  HELICAL RETURN SPRING ON SPEEDBRAKE DRUM FOUND BROKEN.  REPLACED SPRING.

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