# SDR ASMF200601011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 17, 2006
- Submitted: January 19, 2006
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N168PL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53174
- Aircraft time: 44,282 hours, 30,340 cycles
- System (JASC): [2750 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2750)
- Part: Turnbuckle
- Part number: MS21251B5L
- Part serial: NA
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Flap Slats
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: C
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF200601011

## Discrepancy

DURING TAKEOFF, FLAPS SELECTION SLAT DISAGREE LIGHT WAS TURNED ON.  THE SWITCH S1-492 WAS CHECKED DETECTING A TURNBUCKLE NUT MISADJUSTED AND NOT SECURED.  THE TURNBUCKLE (G) WAS TIGHTENED AND SECURED AND THE SYSTEM WAS ADJUSTED IAW M/M 27-53-01 AND TESTED CORRECT IAW M/M 27-00-00 AND 27-52-05.

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