# SDR 9703399944

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 17, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N1309T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1309T), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47316
- System (JASC): [5350 · Aerodynamic Fairings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5350)
- Part: Alignment Pins
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Tailcone
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: L
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9703399944

## Discrepancy

DURING LINE CHECK, TAILCONE FAILED DROP CHECK, IT WAS HANGING UP ON TOP LEFT BAYONET.  ALSO, FOUND ALIGNMENT PINS WORN.  REPLACED WORN PINS AND RIGGED TAILCONE RELEASE SYSTEM, FUNCTIONAL CHECK OK.

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