# SDR 9502719760

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 10, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N760NW
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-41
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-41](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-41) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47288
- System (JASC): [3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3231)
- Part: Retract Mech
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Nlg Door
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J, E
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9502719760

## Discrepancy

A LOUD 'BANG' WAS HEARD ON INITIAL GEAR RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF.  NOSE LANDING GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VIBRATION WAS EXPERIENCED.  FLIGHT RETURNED TO DTW AND SUCCESSFUL OVERWEIGHT LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED.  PERFORMED OVERWEIGHT LANDING INSPECTION PER MM 05-51-00, CODE 10.  REPLACED DAMAGED LEFT FORWARD NOSE GEAR DOOR, DOOR STOP CABLE, AND FORWARD DOOR RETRACT LINK.  OPERATIONAL CHECK OK ON GEAR SWING.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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