# SDR 98UAL900592

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 8, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N1847U
- 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: 48263
- Engine: Ge CF66D
- System (JASC): [3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3231)
- Part: Retract Mech
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Nlg Doors
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: E, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98UAL900592

## Discrepancy

TERRIFIC VIBRATION IN NOSE AREA AFTER GEAR RETRACTION.  RETURNED TO SEA.  *S/D*  NOSE LANDING GEAR FORWARD DOORS WERE FOUND OPEN UPON ARRIVAL.  ALL HINGE POINTS AND LINKS WERE CHECKED.  NO DEFECT WAS FOUND.  MANUALLY CLOSED AND LOCKED DOORS.  NO FURTHER REPORTS.

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