# SDR IXXA9800080

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 12, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N728PL
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-62) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45918
- System (JASC): [3244 · Tire](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3244)
- Part: Tires
- Part number: 9550328
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Nlg
- 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/IXXA9800080

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED, THE FLIGHT CREW HEARD AND FELT A  VIBRATION THROUGH THE COCKPIT FLOOR.  THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO RMS FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT WHICH REVEALED THE NOSE TIRES OUT OF ROUND.  MAINTENANCE PERFORMED A SUCCESSFUL NOSE GEAR SWING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL.

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