# SDR WRLA95046

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 27, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N271WA
- Make and model: Doug MD-11
- Registry model: [Doug MD-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-11) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48518
- System (JASC): [3442 · Weather Radar System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3442)
- Part: Antenna Pedestal
- Part number: 6225136001
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Radar System
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WRLA95046

## Discrepancy

WMKK - DURING CLIMB-0UT AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN FLIGHT CREW SWITCHED RADAR FROM STANDBY TO 'ON' MODE, BOTH SYSTEMS FAILED.  AIRCRAFT LANDED AT WMKK WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT THE RADAR SYSTEMS AND REPLACED A FAILED ANTENNA PEDESTAL.  THE SYSTEM TESTED NORMAL AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (X)

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