# SDR 9702109884

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N677MC
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-51
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-51) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47756
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Strut
- Condition: Reqd Service
- Location: Nlg
- 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/9702109884

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF, NOSE GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT.  FLIGHT RETURNED TO FAR AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE FOUND NOSE GEAR STRUT FLAT.  SERVICE NOSE GEAR STRUT PER MM 32-21-2.  REPLACED SCHRADER VALVE.

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