# SDR TC8A9052

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 25, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N187SK
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-62f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46022
- System (JASC): [3251 · Steering Unit](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3251)
- Part: Actuator
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nlg Steering
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TC8A9052

## Discrepancy

UNABLE TO STEER AIRCRAFT, TOW BACK TO THE RAMP.  REMOVED AND REPLACED LT STEERING ACTUATOR, OPS CHECK AND LEAK CHECK OK IAW MM 32-32-12.

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