What was found
AFTER TAKEOFF FROM OPF, THE NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT AND WAS BANGING AGAINST THE STOPS. THE CREW RECYCLED THE GEAR A FEW TIMES AND THE NOSE GEAR STILL WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO OPF WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE HOOK ASSEMBLY AND A BUSHING WITH NEW PARTS. GEAR SWING SATISFACTORY AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)