# SDR 97UAL900531

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N1837U
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-10
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47969
- Engine: Ge CF66D
- System (JASC): [2564 · Life Raft](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2564)
- Part: Tube
- Condition: Ruptured
- Location: Slide Raft
- Component: Air Cruiser, 24D3005391
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: L
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97UAL900531

## Discrepancy

DURING THE SLIDE RAFT RETENTION TEST, THE BOTTOM  CENTER SUPPORT TUBE SEAM SEPARATED.  THE SLIDE RAFT WAS DISCARDED.

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