# SDR 9719469878

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 16, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N787NC
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-51
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-51) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48149
- System (JASC): [2761 · Drag Control Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2761)
- Part: Motor
- Condition: Inoperative
- Location: Spoiler Actuator
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A, H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9719469878

## Discrepancy

DURING CLIMBOUT, FLIGHT CREW NOTICED SMOKE IN THE CENTER PEDESTAL, RIGHT SIDE AREA.  FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED FIRE/SMOKE CHECKLIST.  DIVERTED TO MSN AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE FOUND SPOILER ACTUATOR MOTOR FAULT.  PULLED AND COLLARED SPOILER CONTROL CIRCUIT BREAKERS.  PERFORMED PREFLIGHT CHECK OF ALL SYSTEMS, CHECKED OK.

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