# SDR USAAD97072

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 24, 1997
- 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): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Retract Mech
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Lt Mlg
- 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/USAAD97072

## Discrepancy

PHL/SRQ - FLT 2198 - AFTER TAKEOFF, NOSE AND LEFT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT.  PUT GEAR DOWN AND GOT THREE GREEN LIGHTS.  RETURNED TO FIELD.  SWUNG GEAR NUMEROUS TIMES.  NO DEFECTS NOTED.  (X)

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