# SDR EISA97102

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 23, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N977ML
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47329
- System (JASC): [3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3231)
- Part: Retract Mech
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- 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/EISA97102

## Discrepancy

LOUD VIBRATION FELT ON TAKEOFF FROM NOSE WHEEL AREA.  RETURN TO ACY.  FOUND FWD NOSE LANDING GEAR DOORS IN DOWN POSITION, CLOSED DOORS PER MM 32-20, OK FOR FLIGHT.  (X)

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