As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NOSE LANDING GEAR OVER CENTER SPRING TO BE BROKEN. A MAINTENANCE FERRY WAS ISSUED AND COMPLETED FROM FSD TO ILN. ILN MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE NOSE LANDING GEAR OVER CENTER BUNGEE SPRING IAW DC-9 MM 32-21-03.