# SDR DLM88040857

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 6, 2004
- Submitted: September 13, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N969DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N969DL), registered now
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53172
- Aircraft time: 37,511 hours, 29,107 cycles
- Engine: Pwa JT8D219
- System (JASC): [2720 · Rudder Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2720)
- Part: Packing
- Condition: Deteriorated
- Location: Rudder S/O Valve
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM88040857

## Discrepancy

SMOKE ALARM SOUNDED WITH ENGINE A/I ON. ODOR NOTED IN PACK SYSTEM. REPLACED O-RING AT RUDDER SHUTOFF VALVE. CLEANED AFT FUSELAGE SECTION AND COMPLETED ALTERNATE DUCT BURNOUT.  CHECKS GOOD.

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