# SDR DLM88092009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 19, 2009
- Submitted: December 29, 2009
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N987DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53338
- Aircraft time: 49,037 hours, 36,365 cycles
- System (JASC): [5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5340)
- Part: Attach Fitting
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Tailcone
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM88092009

## Discrepancy

DURING HMV RUSTED ATTACH CLIPS WAS FOUND OF TAILCONE EXTERNAL EMERGENCY RELEASE HANDLE.  CLIPS WERE REPLACED IAW AMM 20-30-01-201.

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