# SDR DALA12000490870

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 25, 2012
- Submitted: May 30, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N779NC
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-51
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-51) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48101
- Aircraft time: 73,312 hours, 68,537 cycles
- System (JASC): [5350 · Aerodynamic Fairings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5350)
- Part: Fastener
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Tail Cone
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA12000490870

## Discrepancy

DURING LINE CHECK, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LOCK FASTENER LOOSE ON THE TAIL CONE DOOR HATCH.  MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RECEPTICAL, SECURED THE FASTENER AND RETURNED THE AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.

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