# SDR ABXA020235

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 24, 2002
- Submitted: October 15, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N973AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-41
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-41](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-41) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47511
- Aircraft time: 52,745 hours, 50,284 cycles
- System (JASC): [2780 · Leading Edge Slat Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2780)
- Part: Eyebolt
- Part number: UTA09600
- Condition: Broken
- Location: L/E Slat
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA020235

## Discrepancy

SLAT DRIVE MECHANISM WAS BROKEN AT THE INBOARD ACTUATOR ON THE LEFT WING.  REPLACED EYEBOLT IAW DC-9 MM 27-80-05-2-0101.

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