# SDR 9709631155

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N155US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155US), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-40
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-40](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-10-40) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46764
- Engine: Pwa JT9D20
- System (JASC): [7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7830)
- Part: Tr Unit
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Nr 3 Engine
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: C, D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9709631155

## Discrepancy

WHEN POWER PUSHED UP TO TAKEOFF LEVEL, THE NR 3 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER UNLOCK LIGHT ILLUMINATED.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE AND MAINTENANCE DEFERRED NR 3 THRUST REVERSER PER MEL 78-1A.  SPECIFIC PART CAUSING PROBLEM TO BE DETERMINED.

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