# SDR DALA2016072605569

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 22, 2016
- Submitted: July 26, 2016
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N982DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53273
- Aircraft time: 66,137 hours, 47,675 cycles
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Nut
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Axle
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2016072605569

## Discrepancy

CREW REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STOP.  MAINTENANCE FOUND AXLE NUTS ABOUT 1/2 TURN LOOSE.  TORQUED ALL MAIN AXLE NUTS.  NO FURTHER ISSUES NOTED.

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