# SDR 9707339160

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 8, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N8903E
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-14
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-14](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-14) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45744
- System (JASC): [5350 · Aerodynamic Fairings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5350)
- Part: Latches
- Condition: Out Of Adjust
- 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/9707339160

## Discrepancy

DURING L-CHECK, FOUND THAT TAILCONE DID NOT DROP WHEN RELEASE SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED.  ALSO FOUND THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE RELEASE SYSTEM.  ADJUSTED LATCHES.  OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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