# SDR USAAD95002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 19, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N805US
- 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: 48053
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: O-Ring
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Nose Gear
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAAD95002

## Discrepancy

MCI - FLT 987 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CREW COULD NOT RETRACT THE NOSE GEAR.  THE FLT RETURNED TO MCI AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  REMOVED AND REPLACED NOSE GEAR SHRADER VALVE O-RING.  SERVICED STRUT WITH NITROGEN.  LEAK CHECK OK.  (M)

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