# SDR MWEA95213

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 3, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N202ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N202ME), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47672
- System (JASC): [5350 · Aerodynamic Fairings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5350)
- Part: Latch
- Condition: Failed Test
- Location: Tailcone
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: L
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA95213

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE TAILCONE LEFT HAND LATCHES DID NOT RELEASE DURING FUNCTIONAL TEST.  MAINTENANCE RIGGED TAILCONE RELEASE SYSTEM IAW DOUGLAS MM 53-50-3.  OPS CHECKED GOOD, RETURN A/C TO SERVICE.

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