# SDR RRXA97216

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N961R
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46133
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Nlg Door
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA97216

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF LOUD BANGING NOISE COULD BE HEARD UNDER COCKPIT FLOOR.  FOUND NOSE GEAR DOOR RT SIDE SEAL UNSECURRED.  REMOVED AND ENTERED ON NON-MEL NR 236.  ALL OTHER PANELS WERE CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE SECURE.

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