# SDR 9703239936

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 16, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N1799U
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47370
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Strut
- Condition: Inoperative
- 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/9703239936

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT FAILED TO SHIFT FROM GROUND MODE TO FLIGHT MODE AFTER TAKEOFF.  AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE AND NOSE WHEEL WAS STEERABLE.  FLIGHT RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE LUBED GROUND SHIFT MECHANISM AND REPLACED NOSE GEAR STRUT ASSEMBLY, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.

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