# SDR ASAA9680066

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 2, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N977AS
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-83
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-83](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53453
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Gust Lock Mech
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: L1 Door
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASAA9680066

## Discrepancy

SEA - AFTER ARRIVAL OF FLT NR 233 - CREW REPORTED THE L1 DOOR EXTERNAL LATCH WOULD NOT RELEASE.  LUBRICATED GUS LOCK MECHANISM AND OPERATED NORMALLY.  (M)

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