# SDR 96ZZZM1247

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 6, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N426FB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N426FB), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8F-54
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8F-54](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8f-54) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45667
- System (JASC): [3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3231)
- Part: Rod Assy
- Part number: 4648255
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nlg Door
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1247

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF, PARAMARIBO, EXPERIENCED LOUD NOISE AND SLIGHT VIBRATION IN NOSE AREA.  DIVERTED TO POS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  INSPECTION REVEALED A BROKEN ROD ASSY AT THE STRUT END ON THE AFT RIGHT NOSE GEAR DOOR.  REPLACED ROD ASSEMBLY, PERFORMED GEAR SWING AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.  (M)

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