# SDR UPS804509

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 21, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N772UP
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46072
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Retract Mech
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Nlg
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS804509

## Discrepancy

PILOT REPORTED ON FIRST AND SECOND ATTEMPTS TO LOWER GEAR, THE NOSE LANDING GEAR LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. DURING THIRD ATTEMPT ALL 3 LIGHTS GREEN AND HEARD VERY LOUD SOUND IN NOSEWHEEL AREA.  MAINTENANCE LUBED THE NOSE GEAR AND RELAMPED NOSE INDICATOR.  RETRACTED AND EXTENDED NOSE GEAR SEVERAL TIMES, ALL CHECK NORMAL.

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