# SDR P2EA2001M0015

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 10, 2001
- Submitted: December 20, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N814US
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-81(MD-81)
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-81(MD-81)](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-81-md-81) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48094
- Aircraft time: 53,499 hours, 46,061 cycles
- System (JASC): [3250 · Landing Gear Steering System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3250)
- Part: Lever
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Nlg
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA2001M0015

## Discrepancy

DURING TAXI FOR TAKEOFF LOUD GRINDING WAS HEARD FROM NOSE WHEEL AREA.  FOUND NOSE WHEEL STEERING CONTROL LEVER LOOSE.  TORQUED LEVER IAW MM 32-52-00.  TAXIED AIRCRAFT WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED.

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