# SDR ABXA9701829

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 13, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N843AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-61
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-61](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-61) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46017
- System (JASC): [3232 · Landing Gear Door Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3232)
- Part: Actuators
- Condition: Lack Of Lube
- Location: Nlg Doors
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9701829

## Discrepancy

DURING CLIMB, EXPERIENCED SEVERE VIBRATION IN NOSE GEAR AREA AFTER GEAR RETRACTION.  RECYCLED GEAR BUT DID NOT HELP.  AIR TURN-BACK TO DFW. VIBRATION STOPPED ON APPROACH.  OPERATED DOORS, INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE, FOUND NONE.  LUBRICATED DOOR ACTUATORS, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW DC8 MM 32-22-1.

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