# SDR UALA2013032801985

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 26, 2013
- Submitted: March 29, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N454UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N454UA), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1104
- Aircraft time: 47,421 hours, 18,250 cycles
- Engine: Iae V2527A5
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Hinge Pin
- Condition: Out Of Adjust
- Location: Nlg
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UALA2013032801985

## Discrepancy

EXCESSIVE SHIMMY NOSE WHEEL DURING TAKEOFF AND LANDING 60-100 KNOTS.  INSTALLED NEW SHIMS IN UPPER TORQUE LINK HINGE PIN PER MM.  EXCESSIVE PLAY CORRECTED.  REPLACED LEFT NOSE TIRE.

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