# SDR MALA975356

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 6, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N831MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N831MA), registered now
- Make and model: Dhav DHC8102
- Aircraft serial: 339
- 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: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975356

## Discrepancy

FLT 3390 - DURING CLIMB-OUT, THE NOSE WHEEL GEAR DOORS WOULD NOT RETRACT.  CYCLED GEAR WITH NO CHANGE.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW.  MAINTENANCE CLEANED NOSE LANDING GEAR PROXIMITY SWITCHES AND SWING GEAR.  ALL CHECKS GOOD.  (M)

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