# SDR 9801429859

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 24, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N768NC
- 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: 47729
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Strut
- Condition: Required Service
- Location: Nlg
- 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/9801429859

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF, GROUND SHIFT FAILED TO SHIFT FROM GROUND MODE TO FLIGHT MODE.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MEM AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE SERVICED NOSE STRUT, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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