# SDR USAAD97091

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 19, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N827US
- 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: 48049
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Strut
- Condition: Req'D Service
- Location: Nlg
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: E, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAAD97091

## Discrepancy

FLT 441 - PIT-ORD - AFTER TAKEOFF, NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT.  CYCLED GEAR, AND NOSE STILL WOULD NOT RETRACT.  RETURNED TO PIT.  SERVICED NOSE STRUT WITH NITROGEN.  (M)

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