# SDR AALA20161209017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 7, 2016
- Submitted: December 9, 2016
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N9677W
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-83
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-83](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53627
- Aircraft time: 48,258 hours, 24,014 cycles
- System (JASC): [2560 · Emergency Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2560)
- Part: Latch
- Part number: 3952273502
- Condition: Dirty
- Location: Girt Bar
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161209017

## Discrepancy

L2 DOOR EVACUATION SLIDE GIRT BAR LATCH IS STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO OPERATE.  LUBRICATED AND CLEANED DEBRIS FROM GIRT BAR LATCH IAW AMM 25-62-00.  OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD.

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