# SDR 9722039996

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 23, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N8932E
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47141
- System (JASC): [3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3231)
- Part: Control Cable
- Condition: Binding
- Location: Nlg Door
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9722039996

## Discrepancy

NOSE LANDING GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR RETRACTION.  FLIGHT WAS RETURNED TO STL AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE FOUND LEFT NOSE GEAR  DOOR FOLLOW-UP CABLE BINDING.  ADJUSTED BOLT AT DOOR END, RESAFETIED AND LUBRICATED NOSE GEAR.  OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL ON GEAR CYCLE.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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