# SDR ABXA9900680

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 1, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N953AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-41
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-41](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-41) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47608
- System (JASC): [2750 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2750)
- Part: Latch
- Condition: Lack Of Lube
- Location: Te Flaps
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: F, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9900680

## Discrepancy

FLAPS WOULD NOT REMAIN IN POSITION BEYOND THE 5 DEGREE DETENT.  WOULD NOT LOCK IN POSITION.  DECLARED EMERGENCY.  LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL.  CLEANED AND LUBRICATED FLAP HANDLE RELEASE LATCH IAW DC9 MM.  OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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