# SDR 98UAL900134

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 1, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N1838U
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-10
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46632
- Engine: Ge CF66D
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Retract Mech
- Condition: Lack Of Lube
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98UAL900134

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF, LEFT MAIN GEAR DID NOT RETRACT.  DURING FLIGHT GEAR CAME UP.  NORMAL LANDING AT ORD.  *S/D*  LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WAS FOUND WITH INADEQUATE LUBRICANT.  THE GEAR WAS LUBED AND WAS OPERATED SEVERAL TIMES TO CONFIRM A NORMAL OPERATION.

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