# SDR ABX9500531

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 9, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N801AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-62) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46077
- System (JASC): [5610 · Flight Compartment Windows](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5610)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: 46536092
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Rt Cv Window
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABX9500531

## Discrepancy

DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND THAT FIRST OFFICER'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW WOULD NOT UNLOCK.  ADJUSTED FORWARD UPPER STOP TO CENTER WINDOW WHICH CORRECTED UPPER LATCH ENGAGEMENT IAW DC-8 MM CHAPTER 56-10-3, AT ILN AS PRECAUTIONARY.  MAINTENANCE INSTALLED NEW SPRING IN FIRST OFFICER'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW HOLD OPEN LATCH MECHANISM.

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