# SDR CALA9601267

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 19, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N14564](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14564), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47490
- System (JASC): [5350 · Aerodynamic Fairings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5350)
- Part: Latches
- Condition: Binding
- Location: Tailcone
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA9601267

## Discrepancy

THE TAILCONE FAILED DROP CHECK AT 50+ POUNDS WHEN USING THE EXTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE.  THE TAILCONE LATCHES WERE LUBRICATED AND OPERATION CHECKED GOOD.

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