# SDR 9721239760

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 12, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N760NW
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-41
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-41](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-41) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47288
- System (JASC): [2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2820)
- Part: Fuel
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Rt Wing
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9721239760

## Discrepancy

DURING TAXI OPERATIONS, DISCOVERED FUEL VENTING FROM THE RIGHT WING.  EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT WAS CALLED AS A PRECAUTION AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE TRANSFERRED EXCESS FUEL AND PERFORMED BACKFLUSH PROCEDURES PER MM, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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