# SDR 9720559754

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 2, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N754NW
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-41
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-41](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-41) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47178
- System (JASC): [3422 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3422)
- Part: Wire
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Lt Compass
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9720559754

## Discrepancy

DURING CLIMBOUT, CAPTAIN'S COMPASS FLAG APPEARED ALONG WITH HEADING INFORMATION.  AIRCRAFT RETUNRED TO ORIGINATION AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE FOUND BROKEN WIRE AT FIRST OFFICER'S COMPASS A CIRCUIT BREAKER.  RECONNECTED WIRE, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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