# SDR DHL96807002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 10, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N807DH
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45990
- System (JASC): [3270 · Auxiliary Gear (Tail Skid)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3270)
- Part: Tail Skid
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Aft Fuselage
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A, J
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL96807002

## Discrepancy

SUSPECTED TAIL STRIKE ON TAKE-OFF.  INSPECTED TAIL SKID PER M/M 5-55-0, OK FOR SERVICE.

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