What was found
DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM AVP-ATL, THE CREW RECEIVED A STEERING INOPERATIVE CAUTION MESSAGE. THE CREW COMPLIED WITH THE QRH, AND THE MESSAGE WENT OUT WITH THE NWS SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE EMERGENCY VEHICLES WERE DISPATCHED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY IN ATL, WHERE IT REGAINED NOSE WHEEL STEERING AND TAXIED TO THE GATE UNDER ITS OWN POWER. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE. (M)