# SDR ARWA991101

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 9, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N661AV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N661AV), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-63F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-63F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45969
- System (JASC): [3442 · Weather Radar System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3442)
- Part: Antenna
- Part number: 20675680501
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Wx Radar
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ARWA991101

## Discrepancy

MIA - FLT 517 - AIR TURNBACK, DURING CLIMB-OUT OF MIAMI, LOST WEATHER RADAR, TEST GOOD ON GROUND.  REMOVED AND REPLACED RADAR ANTENNA.  CLEANED CONNECTORS ON VIDEO CABLE AND RADAR SCOPE. RETURN AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.  (M)

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