# SDR USAAD00129

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 13, 2000
- Submitted: October 2, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N802US
- 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: 48036
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Strut
- Condition: Discharged
- Location: Nlg
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAAD00129

## Discrepancy

PIT-BNA - FLT 961 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE NOSE LANDING GEAR DID NOT RETRACT.  THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE FIELD AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE SERVICED THE NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT.  (M)

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