# SDR MWEA97540

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 17, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N216ME
- 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: 47740
- System (JASC): [3270 · Auxiliary Gear (Tail Skid)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3270)
- Part: Tail Skid
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Aft Fuselage
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA97540

## Discrepancy

DURING D-CHECK, FOUND PREVIOUS REPAIR ON LEFT SIDE OF TAIL SKID HYDRAULIC CYLINDER MOUNT UNACCEPTABLE.  MTC REMOVED AND REPLACED TAIL SKID STRUCTURE IAW MDC TELEX SVC ORD 0098/AJC.

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