# SDR AALA20170321008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 21, 2017
- Submitted: March 24, 2017
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N424AA
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49336
- Aircraft time: 85,824 hours, 46,851 cycles
- System (JASC): [5754 · Leading Edge Devices](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5754)
- Part: Cover
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Slat Track
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170321008

## Discrepancy

THERE IS A DISTINCT VIBRATION IN BOTH CONTROL WHEELS FROM CRUSE THRU LANDING.  LANDING LIGHTS RETRACTED. MAINTENANCE FOUND LOOSE NR 2 SLAT TRACK COVER ON LEFT WING. SECURED COVER.  AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.

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