# SDR CA960321511

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 26, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2780 · Leading Edge Slat Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2780)
- Part: Slats
- Condition: Inoperative
- Location: Le Device
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960321511

## Discrepancy

(CAN)AFTER TAKEOFF UNABLE TO RETRACT SLATS ALSO SLATS LEVER STIFF. MAINTENANCE ACTION INVOLVED LUBRICATING PEDESTAL MECHANISM AND WHEEL WELL CABLES. SLATS SYSTEM OPERATED SEVERAL TIMES.

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